{"product_id":"the-people-of-sparks-9780375828256","title":"The People of Sparks","description":"\u003cb\u003eA 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 \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Praise for the City of Ember books: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eNominated to 28 State Award Lists \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAn American Library Association Notable Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Kirkus Reviews Editors' Choice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Child Magazine Best Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Mark Twain Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA William Allen White Children's Book Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau's book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more.\" --\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An electric debut.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003e Starred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.\" --\u003ci\u003eVOYA, \u003c\/i\u003e Starred\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Yearling Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/12\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780375828256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/11\/2005 pg. 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e80066 \/ People of Sparks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.9 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jeanne DuPrau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36636720758940,"sku":"9780375828256","price":7.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_8a2ee4f6-0b7c-4b27-bd5a-d8305a84b303.jpg?v=1603842755","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-people-of-sparks-9780375828256","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}