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The People of Sparks
(2004, Fiction - Science Fiction, Written by Jeanne DuPrau)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
A simple, clear look at the slippery slope to war.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The People of Sparks
Parents need to know that this story lays out, in microcosm and in simple, easily understood steps, the path to war. Though the solution is a bit too convenient, this should provoke serious thought and lively debate.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about war. How has war affected Sparks and Ember? How are greed and corruption leading to new conflict?
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Lives in IllinoisI rate this title on for age 2 and give it- Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Sequel to City of Ember
I found this book rather boring. It's way too easy to guess what's going to happen, the plot moves too slowly, and the dialogue sounds fake. It takes alot of talent to make dialogue sound real, and the author does not have that talent, apparently.
Lives in VirginiaI rate this title on for age 17 and give itThe awesome
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- Lives in OhioI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
luv it!
this book is so amazing....we read the city of ember in class and a read the second one at home it was awesome!!!!! i would recomend this to anyone!!!!
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This book is amazing!!!!
I think that the people of sparks was an amazing book, the clash between the sparks and the embers, each had their special talents, it tied in perfectley with The City Of Ember. It also teaches us not to lose our cool. I would totally recommend it to anyone.
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