Name: Scarlet (in English)
Price: 16.68 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Marissa Meyer
ISBN: 9781250007216

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Physical Book

Author

Marissa Meyer

Publisher

Square Fish

Synopsis "Scarlet (in English)"

The second book in the #1 New York Times- and USA Today- Bestselling Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer! Our cyborg heroine teams up with two new characters, Scarlet and Wolf, to defend Earth against a wicked space queen. "An interesting mash up of fairy tales and sciencefiction . . . a cross between Cinderella, Terminator, and Star Wars."―Entertainment Weekly on the Lunar Chronicles"Prince Charming among the cyborgs." ―The Wall Street Journal on the Lunar Chronicles Cinder is back and trying to break out of prison―even though she'll be the Commonwealth's most wanted fugitive if she does―in this second installment from Marissa Meyer.Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit's grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet doesn't know about her grandmother, or the grave danger she has lived in her whole life. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother's whereabouts, she is loath to trust this stranger, but is inexplicably drawn to him, and he to her. As Scarlet and Wolf unravel one mystery, they encounter another when they meet Cinder. Now, all of them must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen Levana.The adventure continues in this fresh fairytale retelling that combines elements of Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood. An NPR Best Book of 2013Don't miss these other books from #1 New York Times- and USA Today-Bestselling author Marissa Meyer:The Lunar Chronicles:CinderScarletCress WinterStars AboveFairest The Lunar Chronicles Coloring Book Wires and Nerve: Vol. 1Wires and Nerve: Vol. 2 Renegades:Renegades: Book One HeartlessPraise for the Lunar Chronicles:#1 New York Times-Bestselling SeriesUSA Today BestsellerPublishers Weekly Bestseller"Terrific." ―Los Angeles Times"Marissa Meyer rocks the fractured fairytalegenre." ―The Seattle Times"Epic awesome." ―Bustle"A binge-reading treat." ―MTV"Takes the classic to a whole new level." ―NPR“A great choice for all ages, with strong appeal for both girls and boys, these novels will be read and enjoyed―repeatedly.” ―VOYA, starred review on Scarlet“It's another Marissa Meyer roller coaster ride, part science fiction/fantasy, part political machination with a hint of romance.” ―Booklist, starred review on Scarlet“Returning fans of Meyer's Cinder will gladly sink their teeth into this ambitious, wholly satisfying sequel.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review on Scarlet“The author has stepped up the intrigue and plot from the first novel, and readers will be eagerly awaiting the next.” ―School Library Journal on Scarlet“The sci-fi elements are stronger than the fairy-tale allusions this time out, but the story remains just as absorbing. . . . Readers will be thrilled to discover that this steampunky fairy-tale/sci-fi mashup promises two more installments.” ―BCCB on Scarlet“Further development of this futuristic world plus plenty of action, surprises, and a fast pace will keep readers invested in their journey.” ―The Horn Book on Scarlet

Marissa Meyer

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Marissa Meyer es una escritora estadounidense nacida en Tacoma, sus obras más conocidas son las novelas Cinder y Winter primer y ante penúltimo libro de la saga literaria futurista Crónicas Lunares.

Meyer nació en Tacoma y asistió a la Pacific Lutheran University, donde se tituló en escritura creativa. Antes de escribir Cinder, Meyer trabajó como editora de libros durante cinco años y escribió relatos de ficción basados en el manga Sailor Moon con el seudónimo de Alicia Blade.

Meyer asegura que se inspiró para escribir Cinder después de participar en un concurso de escritura en el año 2008, donde participó con una historia centrada un Gato con Botas futurista.

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Marcela GuerreroWednesday, October 14, 2020
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" Me encantó el libro, fue mucho mejor que el primero Cinder y llegó en muy buen estado! Muy recomendado!! "
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