Books like Zeros by Scott Westerfeld
Ethan Christie, or Scam, discovers that when he speaks, he can predict exactly what his listeners will hear. With this uncanny ability, he navigates friendships, crushes, and danger—turning ordinary conversations into a dangerous game. His talent blurs the line between helpful and harmful when one misstep pulls him into a bank robbery gone wrong, forcing a desperate rush for rescue.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Scott Westerfeld
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