The Scourge -- Jennifer A. Nielsen

An electrifying new adventure from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen What happens when a plague isn't all that kills...

As a lethal plague sweeps through the land, Ani Mells is shocked when she is unexpectedly captured by the governor's wardens and forced to submit to a test for the deadly Scourge. She is even more surprised when the test results come back positive, and she is sent to Attic Island, a former prison turned refuge -- and quarantine colony -- for the ill. The Scourge's victims, Ani now among them, can only expect to live out short, painful lives there. However, Ani quickly discovers that she doesn't know the whole truth about the Scourge or the Colony. She's been caught in a devious plot, and, with the help of her best friend, Weevil, Ani means to uncover just what is actually going on. But will she and Weevil survive long enough to do so? The Scourge is an explosively thrilling tale of adventure and intrigue, courage and heart from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen.

Author: Jennifer A. Nielsen
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 08/30/2016
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780545682459
Age Range: 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 184288 / Scourge


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/01/2016 pg. 98
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2016
Publishers Weekly 05/23/2016
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2016
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2016 pg. 139
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2017 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author

• Jennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Ascendance Series: The False Prince, The Runaway King, The Shadow Throne, The Captive Kingdom, andThe Shattered Castle. She also wrote the New York Times bestseller The Traitor's Game and its sequels, The Deceiver's Heart, and The Warrior's Curse; the New York Times bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy: Mark of the Thief, Rise of the Wolf, and Wrath of the Storm; the standalone fantasy The Scourge; and the critically acclaimed historical thrillers A Night Divided, Resistance, Words on Fire, and Rescue. Jennifer collects old books, loves good theater, and thinks that a quiet afternoon in the mountains makes for a nearly perfect moment. She lives in northern Utah with her family, and is probably sneaking in a bite of dark chocolate right now. You can visit her online at jennielsen.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @nielsenwriter.