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Uglies

Just before their sixteenth birthdays, when they will will be transformed into beauties whose only job is to have a great time, Tally's best friend runs away and Tally must find her and turn her in, or never become pretty at all.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Westerfeld, Scott
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Simon Pulse, 2005.
Edition:	1st Simon Pulse ed.
Series:	Uglies #01
Subjects:	Beauty, Personal > Young adult fiction. Teenage girls > Young adult fiction. Science fiction > Young adult.
Online Access:	Go to Downloadable eBook Here.
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Summary:	Just before their sixteenth birthdays, when they will will be transformed into beauties whose only job is to have a great time, Tally's best friend runs away and Tally must find her and turn her in, or never become pretty at all.
Item Description:	Sequel: Pretties.
Physical Description:	425 p. ; 18 cm.
ISBN:	0689865384 (pbk.) 9780689865381 (pbk.) 1417660546 (rebound) 9781417660544 (rebound)
Author Notes:	Scott Westerfeld was born in Dallas, Texas on May 5, 1963. He received a degree in philosophy from Vassar College in 1985. Before becoming a full time writer, he held several jobs including factory worker, software designer, editor, and substitute teacher. His works for young adults include the Uglies series, the Midnighters series, and The Last Days. He is the co-author of the Zeroes series written with Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti. He also writes science fiction novels for adults. He has won numerous awards including a Special Citation for the 2000 Philip K. Dick Award for Evolution's Darling, a Victorian Premier's Award for So Yesterday, and an Aurealis Award for The Secret Hour. (Bowker Author Biography)