Cover of Scythe

Scythe

by Neal Shusterman

Arc of a Scythe · Book 1

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

In a future where death has been conquered, two young apprentices are trained to become scythes, the only ones allowed to end life and keep balance. As they learn the difficult task of choosing who lives and who dies, they face tough decisions that challenge their morals and courage. This gripping tale explores what it means to hold power over life and death in a world without natural endings.

Representation & Themes

Coming of AgeDystopianEthics & MoralityAdventureScience & Nature

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Physical Danger Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Moral Dilemma
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781442472433
Pages
435
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
November 2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Science fictionJUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / GeneralJUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Death & DyingDeathJUVENILE FICTION / Science FictionMurderFictionJUVENILE FICTION / GeneralJuvenile fictionCompetitionApprenticesMortRomans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesseMeurtreApprentisSocial IssuesDeath & DyingAction & AdventureGeneralYoung adult fictionnyt:young-adult-paperback-monthly=2019-10-13New York Times bestsellerChildren's fictionDeath, fictionMurder, fictionnyt:young-adult-hardcover=2016-12-11