{"product_id":"the-people-of-sparks-9780375828256","title":"The People of Sparks","description":"\u003cb\u003eJust 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  \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJEANNE DuPRAU is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the City of Ember books, which have been translated into multiple languages and are a time-honored staple in elementary school classrooms. She also wrote \u003ci\u003eEscape the Vortex, \u003c\/i\u003e part of the multiplatform sci-fi adventure series Voyagers. Visit her website at jeanneduprau.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Yearling Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50589864198418,"sku":"9780375828256","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d2cca730-a94f-4a24-ae79-1d8002d9e9c5.jpg?v=1732076088","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-people-of-sparks-9780375828256","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}