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The people of Sparks [electronic resource] / Jeanne DuPrau.

DuPrau, Jeanne. (Author).

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Lina and Doon have emerged from the underground city to the exciting new world above, and it isn't long before they are followed by the other inhabitants of Ember. Having spent hundreds of years underground, the 400 survivors of Ember can't go back, but have no idea how to survive on the surface. Wandering for days, exhausted and hungry, they come across the village of Sparks. The people of this small village reluctantly agree to take in the refugees temporarily, just long enough to teach them to survive on their own. But food is tight, the Emberites don't seem to know anything, and the villagers soon begin to resent having to take care of them. As tensions mount a mysterious series of acts of vandalism heightens the anger on both sides, until conflict seems inevitable.

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  • ISBN: 9780375890505 (electronic bk. : Adobe Reader)
  • ISBN: 0375890505 (electronic bk. : Adobe Reader)
  • ISBN: 9780375890505 (electronic bk. : Mobipocket Reader)
  • ISBN: 0375890505 (electronic bk. : Mobipocket Reader)
  • ISBN: 9780375890505 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
  • Physical Description: 1 online resource (338 p.)
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Random House, c2004.

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General Note:
Sequel to: The City of Ember.
Source of Description Note:
Description based on print version record.

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Subject: Imaginary places > Juvenile fiction.
Civilization, Subterranean > Juvenile fiction.
Survival > Juvenile fiction.
Vandalism > Juvenile fiction.
Vandalism > Fiction.
Genre: Electronic books.
Science fiction.
Fantasy fiction.

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  • Baker & Taylor
    Having escaped the underground city of Ember to the Unknown Regions, Lina, Doon, and the others seek help from the village people of Sparks, in the sequel to The City of Ember. Reprint.
  • Baker & Taylor
    Having escaped to the Unknown Regions, Lina and the others seek help from the village people of Sparks.
  • Random House, Inc.
    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
  • Random House, Inc.
    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
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