{"title":"Uglies","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"uglies-series-4-books-collection-set-scott-westerfeld-young-adult-paperback","title":"Uglies Series 4 Books Collection Set by Scott Westerfeld - Young Adult - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUglies\u003cbr\u003e\nPretties\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecials\u003cbr\u003e\nExtras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: 12-17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Uglies Series 4 Books Collection Set brings together Scott Westerfeld's dystopian saga in one brand-new paperback bundle. Following Tally Youngblood from her Ugly adolescence through the dazzling, dangerous world of the Pretties, this quartet asks hard questions about beauty, conformity, and freedom in a future obsessed with physical perfection. Uglies, Pretties, Specials, and Extras trace a rebellion that grows from personal doubt into full-scale revolution, wrapped in fast-paced action and sharp social commentary, making it ideal for teen readers, classroom libraries, and gift-giving occasions alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nScott Westerfeld's Uglies quartet imagines a future where every teenager undergoes cosmetic surgery at sixteen, transforming from an ordinary \"Ugly\" into a flawless \"Pretty.\" Beneath this glittering promise lies a society built on control, and Tally Youngblood becomes the reluctant spark that exposes it. In Uglies, Tally questions everything she has been taught about beauty once a friendship reveals the true cost of transformation. Pretties follows her into a hollow paradise of parties and privilege, where perfection masks manipulation. Specials raises the stakes further, revealing a militarized elite built to protect the system, while Extras shifts focus to Aya Fuse and a fame-driven culture built on reputation. Across all four books, Westerfeld builds a vivid, technology-saturated world where identity and rebellion collide, with pacing that stays brisk and cinematic throughout. Themes of body image, propaganda, and personal autonomy give the story lasting power, making this brand-new paperback set ideal for building a complete YA dystopian library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 4-book paperback set of Scott Westerfeld's bestselling Uglies quartet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows one continuous, high-stakes story arc from Uglies through Extras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparks discussion on beauty standards, identity, and conformity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new paperback set, perfect for gifting or building a complete YA library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced, cinematic writing ideal for reluctant and devoted readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat pick for birthdays, holidays, back-to-school, or summer reading lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUglies — Tally Youngblood counts down the days to her sixteenth birthday transformation, until a new friend makes her question the cost of becoming \"Pretty.\"\u003cbr\u003e\nPretties — Now transformed, Tally discovers that a perfect new life comes with hollow surveillance, manipulation, and a truth she can't ignore.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecials — Tally is remade again, this time into an elite Special tasked with protecting the system she once fought to expose.\u003cbr\u003e\nExtras — Aya Fuse chases fame in a reputation-driven city, exposing how the pursuit of visibility can distort an entire society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nScott Westerfeld is an American author of young adult science fiction and fantasy. Best known for the Uglies series, he has also written the Leviathan trilogy, winner of the Locus Award for Best Young Adult Fiction, and the New York Times bestseller Afterworlds. Westerfeld's novels blend fast-paced adventure with thoughtful commentary on technology, identity, and society. Born in Texas, he splits his time between New York City and Sydney, Australia, with his wife, fellow author Justine Larbalestier. His work has been translated into numerous languages and adapted for the screen, making him a leading voice in modern young adult fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFast-paced, thought-provoking, and endlessly discussable, this complete Uglies collection is a perfect gift for teen readers, a back-to-school pick for reluctant readers, or a standout addition to any classroom or home library. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading lists, it delivers hours of gripping dystopian adventure in one brand-new paperback set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scott Westerfeld","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57112099979638,"sku":"MAN-PR-U020480-9781398532083","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/uglies-series-scott-westerfeld-paperback.jpg?v=1785795909"},{"product_id":"uglies-quartet-scott-westerfeld-4-book-collection-young-adult-paperback","title":"Uglies Quartet by Scott Westerfeld 4 Books Collection Box Set - Young Adult - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUglies\u003cbr\u003ePretties\u003cbr\u003eSpecials\u003cbr\u003eExtras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Uglies Quartet brings together Scott Westerfeld's genre-defining dystopian saga in one paperback box set: Uglies, Pretties, Specials, and Extras. Set in a future where every teenager undergoes surgery to become \"pretty,\" the series follows Tally Youngblood as she uncovers the sinister cost of enforced perfection. Fast-paced, inventive, and packed with big ideas about identity, conformity, and rebellion, this collection is a must-have for teen and adult readers who love smart science fiction. With the story now reaching new fans through its Netflix adaptation, this complete set is the perfect way to experience the original novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScott Westerfeld's Uglies series reshaped YA science fiction by imagining a future society obsessed with beauty, status, and control. In Uglies, sixteen-year-old Tally Youngblood can't wait for the surgery that will transform her from an \"ugly\" into a \"pretty\" and unlock a life of parties and privilege in New Pretty Town. But when her new friend Shay runs away to a hidden rebel outpost instead of accepting the operation, Tally is drawn into a plot that questions everything she's been taught. Pretties follows Tally deeper into the glittering, mind-numbing world of the perfected elite, where she must fight to remember who she really is. Specials raises the stakes further as Tally is transformed again, this time into a weapon for a secretive, militarized faction, testing her loyalty and her humanity. Extras shifts focus to a new narrator, Aya Fuse, in a post-revolution world obsessed with fame and reputation rankings, closing out the quartet with a fresh perspective on the series' core themes. Together, the four novels build a richly imagined, socially sharp world that has resonated with millions of readers since Uglies first published in 2005. Bundled here in a single paperback set, the collection offers an easy, affordable way to own the entire saga and follow Tally's journey from beginning to end without gaps or mismatched editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete four-book Uglies Quartet in one convenient paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new copies of a New York Times bestselling YA dystopian series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows Tally Youngblood's full story arc across Uglies, Pretties, Specials, and Extras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat tie-in read for fans of the Uglies Netflix film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal gift for teen readers, birthdays, holidays, or summer reading lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect addition to a classroom, school, or home YA library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUglies — Tally Youngblood longs for the surgery that will make her \"pretty,\" until a friend's disappearance pulls her into a hidden rebellion against her society's rules.\u003cbr\u003ePretties — Now transformed and living in New Pretty Town, Tally must fight to hold onto her memories and sense of self amid a haze of parties and pleasure.\u003cbr\u003eSpecials — Recast as a member of an elite enforcement squad, Tally faces her toughest test yet as loyalty, identity, and rebellion collide.\u003cbr\u003eExtras — Set after the revolution, new narrator Aya Fuse chases fame in a reputation-obsessed society, adding a fresh angle to the series' finale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScott Westerfeld is an American author known for young adult science fiction and fantasy, including the Uglies series, the Leviathan trilogy, and the Midnighters series. His novels have been published in numerous languages and have introduced generations of teen readers to inventive, socially aware speculative fiction. The Uglies series in particular became a touchstone of YA dystopian fiction and helped shape the genre's popularity in the 2000s and beyond. Westerfeld continues to write for young adult and adult audiences, and the Uglies franchise has since expanded into other media, including a feature film adaptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis box set delivers the complete Uglies saga in one affordable paperback package, perfect for binge-readers, gift-giving, or building out a teen's home library. 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