specials

__Specials__ by Scott Westerfeld **(#3 in the trilogy)** ISBN: 0-689-86540-6 ©2006 372 pages

Good sections to read aloud: pp. 8-9 where Tally is remembering the “old” times when she was a Pretty.

Summary: In Tally’s world, you are an “Ugly” until you turn 16. At age 16, everyone becomes a “Pretty.” Tally did just that after she had no choice. Now, in book three, she has become a “Special” in her community. Specials are some of the most important people in this community because of the special powers they possess like strong bones, special powers within their minds, sharp teeth and nails, and many more. Tally and Shay are trying to recruit others to become Specials along with them, but their first order of business is to get to the New Smoke to start breaking things down. Tally wants to hang back and follow Zane (who is still a Pretty) and his friends, while Shay wants to power ahead (they can move much faster as Specials). They agree to split up, and that’s when things go terribly wrong...once again. How does the series end? Shay and Tally have had their share of ups and downs, but always seem to come back together. Will that happen again? Will they remain “Special” for the rest of their lives? Read to find out!

YA fiction-- fantasy/science fiction; friends; supernatural powers; hoverboards; hidden cities; cosmetic surgery

© Jennifer Lang-WDMS-2006