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Thalia Book Club: Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan
Written by Scott Westerfeld
Narrated by Matthew Cody
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The New York Times best-selling author of Uglies discusses his latest series - which takes readers on a fantastical adventure around the world, set in an alternate-history World War I, complete with living airships - with Matthew Cody (Powerless) and middle graders and teens ages 12 and up. The event includes a conversation with the audience.
Performance playlist: reading by Scott Westerfeld; conversation between Scott Westerfeld and Matthew Cody: and a conversation with the audience.
Performance playlist: reading by Scott Westerfeld; conversation between Scott Westerfeld and Matthew Cody: and a conversation with the audience.
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Scott Westerfeld
Scott Westerfeld is the author of ten books for young adults, including Peeps, The Last Days, and the Midnighters trilogy. He was born in Texas in 1963, is married to the Hugo-nominated writer Justine Larbalestier, and splits his time between New York and Sydney. His latest book is Extras, the fourth in the bestselling Uglies series.
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