The People of Sparks: 2 (City of Ember)

by JeanneDuPrau (Author)

• Used

  Illustrated
  2004

  $4.21

  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 MILLION 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

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.91

  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.

• New

  Paperback
  2006

  $10.18

  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.