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- Author:
- Neal Shusterman
- Description:
A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021)
Two teens must learn the “art of killing” in this Printz Honor–winning book, the first in a chilling new series from Neal Shusterman, author of the New York Times bestselling Unwind dystology.
A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now Scythes are the only ones who can end life—and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control.
Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe—a role that neither wants. These teens must master the “art” of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own.
Scythe is the first novel of a thrilling new series by National Book Award–winning author Neal Shusterman in which Citra and Rowan learn that a perfect world comes only with a heavy price.- Related Products:
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Scythe
Boomerang 2025-2026
Boomerang 2025-2026
$179.55 $149.00Deep dives into high quality books!
Teens are ready for plot twists, adventure, moral quandaries, history, and a wide variety of literary genres. Enter the Boomerang.
Our year-long program is delivered in nine month-long lesson plans, released monthly.Each handbook is based on a novel and immerses your teen in the world of:
- literary analysis
- historical context
- grammar
- punctuation
- and book club parties
Each handbook contains:
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Detailed notes to establish the context of the novel of the month (book not included)
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Four passages taken from the novel for copywork and dictation, one per week
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Easy-to-follow instructions to teach writing elements found in the passages
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Examination of grammar and punctuation
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Additional notes that go beyond the passage
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Nine "think piece" questions—for discussion and writing
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Book club party ideas
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Copywork passages on separate printable pages
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Four-color design that looks gorgeous on tablets or printed at home
The Boomerang program includes Guidelines for implementing copywork and dictation practices, a planning tool, and a writing skills tracker to help you stay informed about your teen's progress.
Start any time. Enjoy the published Boomerangs in any order. You will receive all nine by April 2026.
2025-2026 book list:
- August: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
- September: The Woman All Spies Fear by Amy Butler Greenfield
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October: The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain
- November: The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien by John Hendrix
- December: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A New Verse Translation by Simon Armitage
- January: The Martian (Classroom Edition) by Andy Weir
- February: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
- March: Scythe by Neal Shusterman
- April: Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
Swap one! When you purchase the year-long program, you may swap one handbook in the program for a handbook in the Literature Singles collection. Find the swap form in your account after purchase.
Want mentorship to learn how to use Boomerang? Join our Brave Writer Training Program!
Delivery: The Boomerang is delivered to your Brave Writer online account once per month on the 15th. Each handbook (40-50 pages) is a non-consumable PDF and can be used with multiple teens—no need to purchase additional copies.
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Note: The Boomerang is one part of the High School Writers Bundle.
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