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The Last Book in the Universe
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The Last Book in the Universe
by Rodman PhilbrickIn a hard-edged and violent world where most people are plugged into brain-drain entertainment systems, Spaz is a rare human being who can see life as it really is. This epileptic teenager fights a heroic battle to bring human intelligence back to the planet, against alarming odds. With the help of an old man, Spaz sets off on a dark and dangerous quest to save his dying sister—and in the process, perhaps the world. Mature Content.
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Paperback Book | Grade 8
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The Last Book in the Universe (EBK)
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The Last Book in the Universe (EBK)
by Rodman PhilbrickIn a world where most people are plugged into brain-draining entertainment systems, an epileptic teenager named Spaz is the rare human being who can see life as it really is. When he meets an old man called Ryter, he begins to learn about the earth and its past. With Ryter as his companion, Spaz sets off an unlikely quest to save his dying sister—and in the process, perhaps the world.
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Interest Level:
6-8
Lexile Framework:
740L
Grade Level Equivalent:
5.3
Guided Reading Level:
W
Age:
11-13
Genre:
Science Fiction
Subject:
Reading, Courage, Bravery, Heroism, Technology, Individuality, Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles
They call him Spaz, because his epilepsy prevents him from using mind probes that are rotting everyone else's minds. Which is why he still has a memory — something rare in the frightening world he lives in.
Civilization has been destroyed, except for the forbidden place called Eden, where a small group of people have discovered genetic improvement. Yet one old man, the one they call Ryter, has a lot of crazy and wonderful ideas. Nobody remembers books, but Ryter is writing one — even though he knows he may be punished by death.
Both chilling and inspiring, the story is ultimately about those who have the courage to become conscious in a world that invites us to choose illusion and denial. Here is a powerful tale of love, loss, and the challenges we all face to make thoughtful, moral choices.
