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First published 70 years ago, the classic, prophetic novel capturing the socialized horrors of a futuristic utopia remarkably explores the now-timely themes of cloning, individual creativity and freedom, and the role of science, technology, and drugs in humankind's future.
2) Ender's game
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Ender Wiggin volume 1
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English
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Dystopian (Adult/YA)
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Once again, the Earth is under attack. Alien 'buggers' are poised for a final assault. The survival of the human species depends on a military genius who can defeat the buggers. But who? The brilliant, ruthless, cunning Ender Wiggin, a mere child. Recruited for military training by the world government, Ender's childhood ends the moment he enters his new home: Battleschool. Although he proves himself to be a genius, and excels at simulated war games,...
3) Spider game
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The Cajun dive in the middle of the godforsaken swamps wasn't exactly Trap Dawkins' idea of fun. But the GhostWalker wasn't there for a good time. He was looking for her. Cayenne. It's where she found her victims. Poor suckers. Then again, who wouldn't want to leave a place like this with a woman like her? It's not Cayenne's fault. Locked up, experimented on and never knowing kindness, she was bred this way--with a heart of pure venom. Trap understands...
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Maximum Ride volume 5
Pub. Date
[2009]
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English
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When the planet faced destruction, they saved it. Max and the flock have traded in Antarctica's subzero temperatures for sunny Los Angeles, where they're taking over the skies with their hair-raising air show. But far below, a deadly assassin watches their every move, waiting for the perfect moment to send them plummeting to earth.Now the battle for survival rages on. Suddenly, the flock learns that millions of fish are dying off Hawaii's coast and...
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