Thunderhead Novel

Summary

The Thunderhead is the perfect ruler of a perfect world, but it has no control over the scythedom. A year has passed since Rowan had gone off grid. Since then, he has become an urban legend, a vigilante snuffing out corrupt scythes in a trial by fire. His story is told in whispers across the continent. As Scythe Anastasia, Citra gleans with compassion and openly challenges the ideals of the “new order.” But when her life is threatened and her methods questioned, it becomes clear that not everyone is open to the change. Old foes and new enemies converge, and as corruption within the Scythedom spreads, Rowan and Citra begin to lose hope. Will the Thunderhead intervene? Or will it simply watch as this perfect world begins to unravel?

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Thunderhead Information

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (June 4, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1442472464
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1442472464
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 870L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 – 9
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.53 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.2 x 8.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #3,074 in Books

About the Author

Neal Shusterman is the author of many novels for young adults, including Unwind, which was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers, Everlost, and Downsiders, which was nominated for twelve state reading awards. He also writes screenplays for motion pictures and television shows such as Animorphs and Goosebumps. The father of four children, Neal lives in southern California.

Conclusion

The last few pages of the book are narrated by Greyson Tolliver, a young man who is immune to the Thunderhead’s gleaning protocol. Greyson is approached by the Thunderhead, who asks him to help it find a new path forward. Greyson agrees, and the book ends with him and the Thunderhead setting out on a journey to find a new way for humanity to live.

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