I read "The City Of Ember" when I was in grade seven, and when I was in grade eight I read the sequel "The People Of Sparks." I loved both of the books, and I couldn't put the book down! It shows how fast conflict can escalate, and how the easy way of doing things isn't right. This book is also Science-Fiction, so it has that bit of fantasy without being somewhere off in space. The people of Ember emerge from their underground city, and find the small village of Sparks. The people of Ember are overwhelmed with the new things on the surface, but when tension rises between the two groups of people, this new world on the surface isn't as lovely as they thought.

great book. a story of finding peace during war and the benefits of acceptance and working together despite overwhelming obsticals. author has a way of keeping the subject matter light as well as deep.

Good, but not as interesting as the City of Ember.