The People of Sparks by Jeanne Duprau

The People of Sparks by Jeanne Duprau

A modern-day classic. This highly acclaimed adventure series about two friends desperate to save their doomed city has captivated kids and teachers alike for almost fifteen years and has sold over 3.5 MILION copies

Lina and Doon have led the citizens of Ember to an exciting new world. When they discover a village called Sparks, they are welcomed, fed, and given places to sleep. But the town's resources are limited and it isn't long before resentment begins to grow between the two groups. When mysterious acts of vandalism cause tempers to erupt, putting everyone's lives in danger, it's up to our two heroes to find the courage to stop the conflict and bring peace.

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

Jeanne DuPrau is the author of various nonfiction books for children and adults. She has worked as a technical writer, an editor, and a teacher. Her debut novel for middle schoolers is The City of Ember. She's currently working on the sequel at her Menlo Park home, where she has a large garden and a small dog.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781417731268
ISBN 10	1417731265
Title	The People of Sparks
Author	Jeanne Duprau
Series	Book Of Ember
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Turtleback Books
Year published	2005-04-12
Number of pages	338
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.