The People Of Sparks

Ember Series : Book 2

By: Jeanne DuPrau

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Paperback | 2 February 2006 | Edition Number 1

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352 Pages

Grade
5 - 8

Dimensions(cm)
2.3 x 13.1 x 19.8

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The fantastic sequel to the highly acclaimed THE CITY OF EMBER.

When the people of the underground city of Ember follow Lina and Doon to the surface, little prepares them for what they will encounter. Leaving behind the darkness that has been their home for generations, they discover a world of colour, warmth and light. The people of the small village of Sparks seem willing to help them... at first... but life on the surface has it's dark side too. Before long the villagers of Sparks become more reluctant to share their precious resources with the strange, new underground people. Lina and Doon watch in horror as the differences between the two groups grow into resentment, anger and hate. Somehow they must help overcome the distrust and bring the people of Ember and Sparks together.

About the Author

Jeanne DuPrau has written several books of nonfiction for children and adults. She has been a teacher, an editor, and a technical writer. The City of Ember is her first novel for middle graders. She is currently working on the sequel at her home in Menlo Park, California, where she keeps a big garden and a small dog.

Industry Reviews

"Jeanne DuPrau has written one of the most important fables of our time, addressing both our fear of annihilation and of immigration, and she has done it with captivating grace and style ... The People of Sparks is full of suspense and asks good questions about what we owe each other in a community" -- Amanda Craig The Times 20060218 "The anti-war message of The People of Sparks is more valid now than ever before" Achuka 20060226 "The second in the trilogy but deserves to be read in its own right ... It has a powerful message for now. Jeanne DuPrau has embedded a topical issue into a completely credible future" -- Mary Hoffman TES 20060721 "This is a gripping thriller with a biting message - violence has consequences. Well worth reading" -- Fiona Lowe The School Librarian 20060701 "Interesting and often provocative" -- Clodagh Corcoran Inis 20060901

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