The Last Book in the Universe

by Rodman Philbrick

Overview

Spaz is a young hero who lives in a dangerous future and embarks on a quest to break through the boundaries of the terrifying world he lives in.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756910044
Publisher:	Perfection Learning Corporation
Publication date:	01/01/2002
Series:	Scholastic Signature Series
Pages:	223
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick has written more than a dozen novels for young readers. In 1993, he published his first children's book, Freak the Mighty, which became an instant classic, and was made into a feature film. The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg was a 2010 Newbery Honor Book. Philbrick's other acclaimed novels include Max the Mighty, The Young Man and the Sea, The Last Book in the Universe, Zane and the Hurricane, and Wildfire. Philbrick divides his time between Maine and the Florida Keys. You can learn more about him on his website: rodmanphilbrick.com.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for The Last Book in the Universe:"[T]here is much to admire in Philbrick's tale of a postapocalyptic future... Despite the dark turn of events, however, there's stubborn hope and strength of conviction in the book's moving conclusion." — Booklist"Philbrick...has again created a compelling set of characters that engage the reader with their courage and kindness in a painful world that offers hope." — Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Rodman Philbrick:* "Outstanding suspense." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review for Wildfire* "A rip-roaring adventure"—Publishers Weekly, starred review for Newbery Honor book The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg* "This excellent maritime bildungsroman has all the makings of a juvenile classic." — School Library Journal, starred review for The Young Man and the Sea

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