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But what he doesnt know is that brig died soon after the war, and yet is not truly gone. The virtual war chronologsbook 2 by gloria skurzynski. Gloria skurzynski is the author of more than fifty books for children and young adults, including virtual war, the clones, and the revolt. The minstrel in the tower by gloria skurzynski alibris. The virtual war chronologs series in order gloria skurzynski. The virtual war chronologsbook 2 virtual war chronologs paperback, the revolt, and several more. Her books have won numerous awards, among them the christopher award, the spur award from the western writer. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Jumping directly from the cliffhanger ending of the clones 2002, the latest entry in skurzynskis postapocalyptic series finds the genetically enhanced corgan piloting a scavenged aircraft across a ravaged continent, fleeing from the uprising fomented by the psychopathic genius brigand. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Picking up from where the clones left off, this want to read. Gloria skurzynski books, biography, contact information. The magic pumpkin 1984 version gloria skurzynski vintage childrens book.
Persuaded to write by pulitzer prizewinning poet phyllis mcginley and receiving numerous rejects from various publications, skurzynski would go on to produce more than 60 books for children. The clones by gloria skurzynski, barry david marcus, 2002, atheneum books for young readers edition, in english 1st ed. Gloria joan skurzynski born july 6, 1930 is an american writer of books for young people. Gloria skurzynski books list of books by author gloria. The title of this book is afterwar and it was written by gloria skurzynski. Corgan, hero of the virtual war, has been living a blissful, if placid. The clones by gloria skurzynski abebooks passion for books.
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The virtual war chronologsbook 2 by gloria skurzynski, 2. Published in 2002 with 181 pages, the clones, by gloria skurzynski is a book about corgan, a hero who had served for the virtual war and won. Idyllic until the clones, brigand and cyborg, arrived, that is. Sharla had saved some of brigs dna and has created clone twins with it. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
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