Gleanings
Stories from the Arc of a Scythe
Readers rate it 3.8 (108 on Hardcover)
Released Nov 8, 2022 · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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This is a collection of stories set in the Arc of a Scythe universe, where Scythes kill people as a form of population control in a future where death has been eliminated. The stories explore dark themes of death, mortality, and moral ambiguity surrounding who decides who lives and dies. While there is significant violence and mature themes, the series emphasizes ethical questions and character growth, making it most appropriate for older teens who have read the main trilogy.
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The New York Times bestselling Arc of the Scythe series continues with “captivating…thrilling” (School Library Journal) stories that span the timeline. Storylines continue. Origin stories are revealed. And new Scythes emerge! There are still countless tales of the Scythedom to tell. Centuries passed between the Thunder... The New York Times bestselling Arc of the Scythe series continues with “captivating…thrilling” (School Library Journal) stories that span the timeline. Storylines continue. Origin stories are revealed. And new Scythes emerge! There are still countless tales of the Scythedom to tell. Centuries passed between the Thunderhead cradling humanity and Scythe Goddard trying to turn it upside down. For years, humans lived in a world without hunger, disease, or death with Scythes as the living instruments of population control. Neal Shusterman—along with collaborators David Yoon, Jarrod Shusterman, Sofía Lapuente, Michael H. Payne, Michelle Knowlden, and Joelle Shusterman—returns to the world throughout the timeline of the Arc of a Scythe series. Discover secrets and histories of characters you’ve followed for three volumes and meet new heroes, new foes, and some figures in between. Gleanings shows just how expansive, terrifying, and thrilling the world that began with the Printz Honor–winning Scythe truly is.
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- Young Adult Fiction
- Diverse Characters
- Weak Character Development
- A mix driven
- Loveable Characters
- Strong Character Development
- Unloveable Characters
- N/A driven
- Character driven
- reflective
- Adventurous
- emotional
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ISBN 9781534499973 · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers