num_pages: 215
description: Something wicked this way comes; in this case it's Jack Barrett's father, whose inherent drive for perfection has spiraled into a raging obsession ever since he began working for the mysterious Eden Corporation. When his father forcibly relocates the family to Paradise, a village that is literally owned by Eden's enigmatic CEO, Jack uncovers a sinister plot that threatens the lives of everyone he loves. Delving even further into the secrets of the village, he soon learns just how high the price for perfection can be . . . and to what lengths some people are willing to go to obtain it.
language: English
title: This Side of Paradise
titlecomplete: This Side of Paradise
genres: Middle Grade, Young Adult, School, Science Fiction, Thriller, Action, Read For School, Fiction, Dystopia, Mystery
ratings_count: 644
series: Paradise
awards: awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Golden Duck Award
category: Young Adult (Hal Clement Award)
publisher: North Star Books