Soon to be a major motion picture streaming on Netflix! 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 Scott Westerfeld: Pretties Specials Extras
