The House of the Scorpion

This internationally bestselling young adult novel, winner of the National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and a Printz Honor, explores questions of identity and humanity through the story of Matt Alacrán, a clone created from the DNA of a notorious drug lord. As Matt navigates a perilous world of danger and deception, he grapples with his sense of self and the possibility of escape from captivity. The book offers a compelling look at what it truly means to be human amidst a backdrop of crime and control.