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Uglies: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. Not for her license -- for turning pretty. In Tally's world, your sixteenth birthday brings an operation that turns you from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty and catapults you into a high-tech paradise where your only job is to have a really great time. In just a few weeks Tally will be there.

Quick facts about Uglies

  • Title: Uglies
  • Author: Scott Westerfeld
  • First published: 2005
  • Genre: young adult fiction, teenage girls, juvenile fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL547172W

Where to read Uglies

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Uglies about?

Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait.

Who wrote Uglies?

Uglies was written by Scott Westerfeld.

When was Uglies published?

Uglies was first published in 2005.

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