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The People of Sparks (The City of Ember Book 2)
Author: DuPrau, Jeanne.
Publisher: Yearling Books
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 2005-04-12
Edition: Illustrated
Binding: Paperback
MSRP: 6.99
ISBN13: 9780375828256
ISBN: 0375828257
Other ISBN: 9780375890505
Other ISBN Binding: printisbn
Language: en
Store Location: Teen
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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 €œspark€ 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.Â
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  €œA realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau€s book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more.€ €"USA Today  €œAn electric debut.€ €"Publishers Weekly, Starred  €œWhile Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.€ €"VOYA, Starred