Westerfeld, biancotti and canagan explore the downside to the powers, the implications of using them to gain something they seek, and the loss to others that balances out the equation. Sep 23, 2015 zeroes is the first in a new ya superhero trilogy written by heavyhitters scott westerfeld, margo lanagan and deborah biancotti. Scott westerfeld is an american author of science fiction and young adult novels. The mix of superpowers in zeroes is unusual and interesting, and the characters are engaging and well delineated. Its about six kids with superpowers that kind of suck. The narrative focuses around moz, zahler, pearl, alana ray and minerva, in an apocalyptic new york. This novel is far more than teenagers with superpowers. Zeroes xmen meets marissa meyers renegades when new york times bestselling author of the uglies series scott westerfeld teams up with awardwinning authors margo lanagan and deborah biancotti for this explosive trilogy filled with cinematic nonstop action, booklist about six teens with unique abilities.
Deborah biancotti, margo lanagan, scott westerfeld related series. However, it is strongly implied that this is not her original name, considering her history in a. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. I found out that scott westerfeld, margo lanagan, and deborah biancotti were doing an event at my local bookstore and wanted to go. Parents need to know that zeroes is a clever if somewhat overlong take on teen superheroes. Here is a list of all the characters of the series that actually have background and information we can use. Westerfeld teamed up with margo lanagan and deborah biancotti to bring us zeroes, the story of a group of super power charged. They thought theyd already faced their toughest fight. Scott westerfeld is best known as the author of the uglies series, a numberone new york times bestseller, and the leviathan and zeroes trilogies, both new york times bestsellers. After the shocking conclusion to swarm, the zeroes are scattered, on the run, and desperate. Scott westerfeld, margo lanagan, deborah biancotti. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight.
Zeroes by scott westerfeld, margo lanagan and deborah biancotti toronto. His next book, impostors, returns to the world of uglies. Scott had the initial idea to do some kind of superpowers book, she said. Now his own carelessness has made him a material witness in a bank robbery, and only the zeroes can rescue him. The drummer of the band, alana ray is the only character whose surname is provided. The book is more thoughtful than many about the consequences of wielding superpowers. Zeroes is a young adult scifi fantasy novel by scott westerfeld the uglies, margo. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 546 pages and is available in hardcover format. Buy the paperback book zeroes by scott westerfeld at indigo. Authors scott westerfeld, margo lanagan, and deborah biancotti write together seamlessly, moving the story forward with short, punchy chapters that offer various viewpoints. Last summer, ethan had so antagonized his fellow zeroes that their friendship ended. In 2001, westerfeld married fellow author justine larbalestier. Zeroes audiobook by scott westerfeld, margo lanagan.
Zeroes 3 scott westerfeld, margo lanagan and deborah. But these six californian teens have powers that set them apart. Zeroes by scott westerfeld, margo lanagan, deborah. Scott westerfeld has described minerva as another in his long line of sexy but crazy girls he writes about, much like melissa from midnighters. Zeroes gives you the talented superteens you didnt know. Zeroes by scott westerfeld, margo lanagan, deborah biancotti. At the end of the day, zeroes was an ok read with really great, fun parts but underwhelming on the whole. Zeroes by scott westerfeld overdrive rakuten overdrive. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The first edition of the novel was published in september 23rd 2015, and was written by scott westerfeld. He is best known for the uglies and leviathan series. In it, six teenagers, all born in the same year of 2000, have superpowers. He partnered with long time fellow authors and friend margo lanagan and deborah bianccotti to create the world. By the third uglies book, tally has developed a pretty good sense of responsibility, while chizara is the zeroes moral center the one asking about the real effects of their. The first book in the series, zeroes sets up the world of crash, glorious leader, flicker, mob, anonymous, and scam beautifully. Though its a bit of a slog, readers of book 1 will find it. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Sep 24, 2015 zeroes is a glorious mix between a comicbook adventure and a heist film. Xmen meets heroes when new york times bestselling author scott westerfeld teams up with awardwinning authors margo lanagan and deborah biancotti in the final book of an explosive trilogy about a group of teens with amazing abilities. Zeroes trilogy book by scott westerfeld, margo lanagan, deborah.
The zeros get back together to help out and the situation goes from bad to worse. There is crowd control, anonymity, controlling technology, and more. Scott westerfeld is the author of the leviathan series, the first book of which was the winner of the 2010 locus award for best young adult fiction. His other novels include the new york times bestseller afterworlds, the worldwide bestselling uglies series, the last days, peeps, so yesterday, and the midnighters trilogy. The middle of the story may get a bit wordy, but the finale is worth it.
The premise sounded fun and the uglies series by author westerfeld are some of my alltime favorite books. Zeroes is the latest young adult fantasy series from the mind of scott westerfeld. He didnt get the title of new york times bestselling author for no reason. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are. Pdf zeroes book by scott westerfeld free download 546 pages. Biancotti gave westerfeld credit for formulating zeroes premise. It will be interesting to see where this trio of authors takes the zeroes in their second novel. Sep 29, 2015 scott westerfeld is the author of the leviathan series, the first book of which was the winner of the 2010 locus award for best young adult fiction. Other awards he has won include the victorian premiers award. Jul 16, 2017 the zeros get back together to help out and the situation goes from bad to worse. Or, will ethan pay the price for hurting his friends. Xmen meets heroes when new york times bestselling author scott westerfeld teams up with awardwinning authors margo lanagan and deborah biancotti to create a sizzling new series filled with action and adventure.
Jan 31, 2015 my next book comes out september 29, 2015. Zeroes book by scott westerfeld, margo lanagan, deborah. Scott westerfeld author scott westerfeld is the author of the leviathan series, the first book of which was the winner of the 2010 locus award for best young adult fiction. The first book in the series, zeroes tells the story of how the team comes. Zeroes is the first in a new ya superhero trilogy written by heavyhitters scott westerfeld, margo lanagan and deborah biancotti. Created by the genius trio of scott westerfeld, margo lanagan and deborah biancotti zeroes is a wildly dynamic and addictive read packed full of thrills and. Zeroes, book 3 concludes the tale of teen superheroes begun in zeroes, written by scott westerfeld uglies, afterworlds in collaboration with margo lanagan and deborah biancotti. Authors scott westerfeld, margo lanagan, and deborah biancotti write together seamlessly, moving the story forward with short, punchy chapters. Dick award, special citation for 2000 breathtaking. He writes the succession duology, midnighters trilogy, uglies series, peeps series and the leviathan series.
Zeroes takes a different view on the superhero genre the story is about powered teens, but it does not go into the great power great responsibility trope. Oct 01, 2015 at the end of the day, zeroes was an ok read with really great, fun parts but underwhelming on the whole. Scott westerfeld decided to write the 3rd book of the uglies series due an enlightening and inspiring, scenario within which he had once found himself. Theyre up against challenges from within and from the world around. Scott westerfeld, margo lanagan and deborah biancotti genre. I wrote it with margo lanagan and deb biancotti, two australian writers. His standalone novels include so yesterday, and afterworlds. The mix of superpowers in zeroes is unusual and interesting. Given the premise and the authors involved, i am afraid i was expecting a lot more. Overall the multiple narratives work well, but the novel is a lengthy book to wade through. This start to the zeroes series is based in cambria, california and features six teens with unusual superpowers. His novel evolutions darling was a new york times notable book in 2000 and also received a special citation for the philip k. He was born in the texas and now lives in sydney and new york city.
Swarm book by scott westerfeld, margo lanagan, deborah. They are just regular teens who are living with their powers, however it benefits or inconveniences them. Book three of the zeroes series, nexus, is out now in the us, canada, australia, and the uk. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Zeroes 1 by scott westerfeld, margo lanagan, deborah biancotti. He was at a book signing, one day, when a young child came up to him and asked him if he lived in a big mansion with butlers and things of the sort. Volume 1 zeroes 1 by scott westerfeld, margo lanagan, deborah biancotti isbn. Zeroes gives you the talented superteens you didnt. The entire narrative brims with energy and invention. Scott david westerfeld born may 5, 1963 is an american writer of young adult fiction, best known as the author of the uglies and the leviathan series. As a child he moved to connecticut for his father lloyds job as a computer programmer. Zeroes is a glorious mix between a comicbook adventure and a heist film.
I wrote it with margo lanagan and deb biancotti, two australian writers who are close friends of mine. Nov 17, 2015 it will be interesting to see where this trio of authors takes the zeroes in their second novel. Scott westerfeld is a new york times bestselling author of ya. It takes place in new york, during the end of civilization hinted upon in peeps plot summary. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library.
Evolutions darling notable book of 2000 new york times philip k. Xmen meets marissa meyers renegades when new york times bestselling author of the uglies series scott westerfeld teams up with awardwinning authors margo lanagan and deborah biancotti in the final book of an explosive trilogy about six teens with unique abilities. He saw his father working with planes, submarines, and the apollo. Created by the genius trio of scott westerfeld, margo lanagan and deborah biancotti zeroes is a wildly dynamic and addictive read packed full. Scott westerfeld, margo lanagan, and deborah biancotti. The author packs plenty of cliffhangers in the book too. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Buy the hardcover book zeroes by scott westerfeld at indigo.