The People of Sparks
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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 “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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4 primary books5 released books#2 in Book of Ember
Book of Ember is a 5-book series with 4 primary works first released in 2003 with contributions by Jeanne DuPrau.
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This continuation of the Book of Ember covers the attempt to assimilate into the surface world.
It was interesting to picture the world and see it fresh from an Ember perspective. However, much of the story felt missing. There is so much that Jeanne has created in this world, and I think I just want more of it to show up in the stories. Perhaps because the book is meant to be a simple quick read for children. I am not sure.
I have always wanted to read this book when I was in middle school but never got around to it until recently. It is not a horrid book, it is decent. It did drag on in some sections, it was also boring in some, but it was also good in other sections. Overall a good book to read to middle schoolers.
Just as good as the first one, if not better! I think the author did such a great job of presenting the issues of redemptive violence, war and peace in a very realistic, yet simple way for children. Well, who are we kidding, sometimes as adults we need issues like this broken down for us in digestible type chunks so we will actually take the time to think through the things which deal with the more unpleasant side of humanity.
I really LOVED the ending, I loved how realistic it was, and how it could translate into real life, where we are now, how we are living now. This is definitely one I'll be either making my kids read, or reading to them. So many important life lessons to be learned from this book!
Now, where to find the third book so I can devour it.... :)
