SCOTT WESTERFELD - Uglies

Sep 28, 2026

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Uglies is a young-adult dystopian novel set in a world where physical appearance determines social status. Tally, about to turn sixteen, is scheduled to undergo an operation that transforms her from “ugly” to “pretty,” granting access to a high-tech paradise. Her friendship with Shay challenges the value of becoming pretty, and after Shay runs away, Tally learns that the “pretty” world has a darker side. Tally faces a government choice that will permanently change her life and worldview.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages440

Reading Time11 h 18 min

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES # SCOTT WESTERFELDuglies A world where everyone's ugly.And then they're not. $17.99 US $21.00 CAN Ages 12 up ally is about to tum sixteen,and she can't wait.In just a few weeksshe'll have the operation that will tum herfrom a repellent ugly into a stunninglyattractive pretty.And as a pretty,she'lbe catapulted into a high-tech paradisewhere her only job is to have fun. But Tally's new friend Shay isn't sureshe wants to become a pretty.WhenShay runs away,Tally leams about awhole new side of the pretty world一and it isn't very pretty.The authoritiesoffer Tally a choice:find her friend andtum her in,or never tum pretty at allTally's choice will change her worldforever.... 0714 -38/0"T0。ROP人题K BROAD STRES )gIL CI 0C1ri206 https://archive.org/details/uglies0000scot PRAISE FOR SCOTT WESTERFELD'S GROUNDBREAKING NOVEL ★ "With a beginning and ending that pack hefty punches,this intro-duction to a dystopic future promises an exciting series." —Kirkus Reviews,starred review ★ "Highly readable....The cliff-hanger ending promises a sequel." -School Library Journal,stared review ★ "Teens will sink their teeth into the provocative questions aboutinvasive technology,image-obsessed society,and the ethical quan-daries of a mole-tumed-ally....Ingenious." —Booklist,starred review ★"Asks engaging questions about the meaning of beauty,individu-ality and betrayal.Highly recommended for SF fans or anyone wholikes a good,thoughtful adventure." —KLIATT,starred review ALA 2006 Best Books for Young AdultsALA 2006 Popular Paperback for Young AdultsKirkus Editor's ChoiceSLJ Best Book of the Year ALSO BY SCOTT WESTERFELD PrettiesSpecialsExtrasLeviathanBehemothGoliath The Manual of Aeronautics:An liustrated Guide to the Leviathan Series COMING SOON Afterworlds # SCOTT WESTERFEI )ugliesorettiesSpecialsextras SIMON PULSE New York London Toronto Sydney New Delhi This book is a work of fiction.Any references to historicalevents,real people,or real places are used fictitiously.Othernames,characters,places,and events are products of theauthor’s imagination,and any resemblance to actual events orplaces or persons,living or dead,is entirely coincidental. SIMON PULSE An imprint of Simon &Schuster Children’s Publishing Division1230 Avenue of the Americas,New York,NY 10020This Simon Pulse hardcover edition July 2014Text copyright ◎2005 by Scott Westerfeld Jacket photography copyright ◎2005 by Monica StevensonAll rights reserved,including the right of reproductionin whole or in part in any form. SIMON PULSE and colophon are registered trademarksof Simon &Schuster,Inc. Available in Simon Pulse hardcover and paperback editions.For information about special discounts for bulk purchases,please contact Simon &Schuster Special Salesat 1-866-506-1949 or business@simonandschuster.com.The Simon &Schuster Speakers Bureau can bring authorsto your live event.For more information or to book an eventcontact the Simon &Schuster Speakers Bureau at 1-866-248-3049or visit our website at www.simonspeakers.com. Designed by Mike RosamiliaThe text of this book was set in Minion Pro.Manufactured in the United States of America 24681097531 Library of Congress Control Number 2004106866ISBN 978-1-4169-3638-1(hardcover)ISBN 978-1-4424-1981-0(trade paperback)ISBN 978-1-4169-3450-9(eBook) ISBN 978-1-4814-3132-3(Barnes &Noble proprietary edition) This novel was shaped by a series of e-mail exchangesbetween myself and Ted Chiang about his story"Liking What You See:A Documentary."His input onthe manuscript was also invaluable.

FAQs

What transformation does Tally prepare to undergo in Uglies?

Tally is about to turn sixteen and is scheduled for an operation that will change her from “repellent ugly” into “stunningly attractive pretty.”

Why does Shay worry about becoming pretty?

Shay is not sure she wants to become a pretty, and her decision leads Tally to discover a troubling side of the pretty world.

What choice do the authorities offer Tally?

The authorities offer Tally a choice: find her friend and be turned in, or never be turned pretty at all.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Theodore