The House of the Scorpion

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf novel
gptkbp:adaptation graphic novel
film rights sold
gptkbp:author gptkb:Nancy_Farmer
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Newbery_Honor
National Book Award
gptkbp:character gptkb:El_Patrón
gptkb:Tom
gptkb:Matteo_Alacrán
Alicia
clone
Fiona
Celía
the Keepers
the bodyguards
the eejits
gptkbp:conflict human rights
genetic engineering
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
widely acclaimed
gptkbp:cultural_impact discussions on cloning
discussions on identity
discussions on ethics
discussions on immigration
discussions on drug trade
gptkbp:followedBy The Lord of Opium
gptkbp:genre science fiction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The House of the Scorpion
gptkbp:influences Brave New World
Frankenstein
gptkbp:inspiration real-life issues
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:motif scorpions
opium
gptkbp:narrativeStyle third-person
gptkbp:publishedBy 2002
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Atheneum_Books_for_Young_Readers
gptkbp:setting Opium
gptkbp:symbolism family
freedom
enslavement
gptkbp:target_audience young adults
gptkbp:theme identity
morality
power