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The People of Sparks

by Jeanne DuPrau Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE

A new home brings new tensions

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A new home brings new tensions

After leading Ember’s citizens to safety, Lina and Doon arrive with them in Sparks, a village whose residents have never had to share their home with another group. The contrast between the two communities sets up the book’s central conflict: finding a way to live together when resources and trust are under strain. As tempers rise, Lina and Doon must work together to avert a disaster affecting both peoples. The story extends the journey from Ember into a community-level struggle, bringing questions of coexistence and cooperation to the fore.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers following Lina and Doon’s story from The City of Ember.
  • Children interested in fantasy adventures about communities facing conflict.
  • Readers drawn to stories about cooperation and sharing a new home.

Themes

CoexistenceCooperationCommunity conflictSharing resources

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Book overview

Just when the future looks bright for the people of Ember, a new darkness lurks. This highly acclaimed adventure series is a modern-day classic--with over 4 MILLION copies sold!

Lina and Doon have led the citizens of Ember to an exciting new world. They've been given safe haven in a small village called Sparks, a place filled with color and life. But they're not out of danger yet. Although Sparks seems like the answer the long-suffering Emberites have been hoping for, tempers soon escalate. The villagers have never had to share their world before, and it only takes a tiny "spark" to ignite a battle between the two struggling groups. Lina and Doon will have to work together to avoid a disaster not only for their people, but also for the people of Sparks.

Praise for the City of Ember books:

Nominated to 28 State Award Lists!
An American Library Association Notable Children's Book
A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection
A Kirkus Reviews Editors' Choice
A Child Magazine Best Children's Book
A Mark Twain Award Winner
A William Allen White Children's Book Award Winner

"A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau's book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more." --USA Today

"An electric debut." --Publishers Weekly, Starred

"While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description." --VOYA, Starred
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