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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
As the teenage ruler of his own country, Matt must cope with clones and cartels in this riveting sequel to the modern classic "House of the Scorpion, " winner of the National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and a Printz Honor.
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Is The Lord of Opium (The House of the Scorpion) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Teens will find complex ethical questions about cloning, identity, and power. The book explores drug cartels and slavery within a dystopian context, with moderate violence and morally challenging situations appropriate for mature middle schoolers and up.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include slavery, captivity, and cloning (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A teenage clone must navigate ruling a country built on cloning and drug production while figuring out who he really is.