Scythe -- Neal Shusterman

<b>Two teens must learn the "art of killing" in this Printz Honor-winning book, the first in a chilling new series from Neal Shusterman, author of the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling Unwind dystology.</b> <p/>A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now Scythes are the only ones who can end life--and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control. <p/>Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe--a role that neither wants. These teens must master the "art" of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own. <p/><i>Scythe</i> is the first novel of a thrilling new series by National Book Award-winning author Neal Shusterman in which Citra and Rowan learn that a perfect world comes only with a heavy price.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Neal Shusterman<br><b>Publisher:</b> Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 11/22/2016<br><b>Pages:</b> 448<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.14lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.60d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781442472426<br><b>Age Range:</b> 14-17<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 6.5<br><b>Point Value:</b> 17<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Upper Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>186662 / Scythe<br><br><b>Award:</b> Michael L. Printz Award - Honor Book<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 01/01/0001<br><i>Kirkus Re