The Summer Prince
Autor Alaya Dawn Johnsonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 29 iul 2014 – vârsta până la 17 ani
The lush city of Palmares Tres shimmers with tech and tradition, with screaming gossip casters and practiced politicians. In the midst of this vibrant metropolis, June Costa creates art that's sure to make her legendary. But her dreams of fame become something more when she meets Enki, the bold new Summer King. The whole city falls in love with him (including June's best friend, Gil). But June sees more to Enki than amber eyes and a lethal samba. She sees a fellow artist.
Together, June and Enki will stage explosive, dramatic projects that Palmares Tres will never forget. They will add fuel to a growing rebellion against the government's strict limits on new tech. And June will fall deeply, unfortunately in love with Enki. Because like all Summer Kings before him, Enki is destined to die.
Pulsing with the beat of futuristic Brazil, burning with the passions of its characters, and overflowing with ideas, this fiery novel will leave you eager for more from Alaya Dawn Johnson.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780545417808
ISBN-10: 0545417805
Pagini: 304
Dimensiuni: 134 x 203 x 32 mm
Greutate: 0.26 kg
Editura: SCHOLASTIC INC
ISBN-10: 0545417805
Pagini: 304
Dimensiuni: 134 x 203 x 32 mm
Greutate: 0.26 kg
Editura: SCHOLASTIC INC
Descriere
A heart-stopping story of love, death, technology, and art set amid the tropics of a futuristic Brazil.
The lush city of Palmares Tres shimmers with tech and tradition, with screaming gossip casters and practiced politicians. In the midst of this vibrant metropolis, June Costa creates art that's sure to make her legendary. But her dreams of fame become something more when she meets Enki, the bold new Summer King. The whole city falls in love with him (including June's best friend, Gil). But June sees more to Enki than amber eyes and a lethal samba. She sees a fellow artist.
Together, June and Enki will stage explosive, dramatic projects that Palmares Tres will never forget. They will add fuel to a growing rebellion against the government's strict limits on new tech. And June will fall deeply, unfortunately in love with Enki. Because like all Summer Kings before him, Enki is destined to die.
Pulsing with the beat of futuristic Brazil, burning with the passions of its characters, and overflowing with ideas, this fiery novel will leave you eager for more from Alaya Dawn Johnson.
The lush city of Palmares Tres shimmers with tech and tradition, with screaming gossip casters and practiced politicians. In the midst of this vibrant metropolis, June Costa creates art that's sure to make her legendary. But her dreams of fame become something more when she meets Enki, the bold new Summer King. The whole city falls in love with him (including June's best friend, Gil). But June sees more to Enki than amber eyes and a lethal samba. She sees a fellow artist.
Together, June and Enki will stage explosive, dramatic projects that Palmares Tres will never forget. They will add fuel to a growing rebellion against the government's strict limits on new tech. And June will fall deeply, unfortunately in love with Enki. Because like all Summer Kings before him, Enki is destined to die.
Pulsing with the beat of futuristic Brazil, burning with the passions of its characters, and overflowing with ideas, this fiery novel will leave you eager for more from Alaya Dawn Johnson.
Recenzii
Praise for THE SUMMER PRINCE
"An art project, a rebellion and a sacrifice make up this nuanced, original cyberpunk adventure.... Luminous." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred review
"Like leaping into cold water on a hot day, this original dystopian novel takes the breath away, refreshes, challenges, and leaves the reader shivering but yearning for another plunge." -- BOOKLIST, starred review
"With its complicated history, founding myth, and political structure, Palmares Treis is compelling, as is the triple bond between June, Enki, and Gil as they challenge their world's injustices." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review
"An art project, a rebellion and a sacrifice make up this nuanced, original cyberpunk adventure.... Luminous." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred review
"Like leaping into cold water on a hot day, this original dystopian novel takes the breath away, refreshes, challenges, and leaves the reader shivering but yearning for another plunge." -- BOOKLIST, starred review
"With its complicated history, founding myth, and political structure, Palmares Treis is compelling, as is the triple bond between June, Enki, and Gil as they challenge their world's injustices." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review
Notă biografică
Alaya Dawn Johnson's first novel for young adults, THE SUMMER PRINCE, received three starred reviews, was longlisted for the National Book Award, and was a Kirkus Best Book of the Year. She grew up in Washington, D.C., attended Columbia University, and now lives in New York City.