The first book in Scott Westerfeld' s international bestselling Uglies series - over six
million copies of the series have been sold worldwide! In Tally Youngblood’s world looks
matter. At sixteen everyone undergoes a transformation from “Ugly” to “Pretty” and is
catapulted into a high-tech paradise where the only thing that matters is having a great time
and you never have to worry or think for yourself. Tally can’t wait. But then with just
weeks to go to Tally’s birthday her friend Shay runs away and the ugly truth about the world
of the Pretties starts to reveal itself. What if the beauty of the Pretties utopia really is
just skin deep? ‘Fast paced exciting and thought-provoking.’ The Bookseller' s Choice
‘Superb sci-fi.’ Amanda Craig The Times Supplement ‘Westerfeld introduces thought-provoking
issues’ Publishers Weekly ‘The longing for fairy-tale beauty has never looked so sinister’
Amanda Craig The Times ‘With a beginning and ending that pack hefty punches this
introduction to a dystopic future promises an exciting series.’ Kirkus *starred review*
‘Naughty children from Max in Maurice Sendak' s Where the Wild Things Are to Tally in
Scott Westerfeld' s Uglies trilogy have the imagination and energy to go beyond
convention.’ The Times ‘This exciting story makes you realise how important it is not to
judge people by appearances.’ Newcastle Upon Tyne Journal ‘This book is a real thrill-ride
and the world utterly convincing.’ Trashionista.com ' Fun and the many
by-the-skin-of-your-teeth escapes and hoverboard chases plus the non-stop action plotting were
enough to catch my attention and have me eagerly wanting more.’ The Book Smugglers Also by
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