88 pages • 2 hours read
Jeanne DuPrauThe People of Sparks
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2004A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Jeanne DuPrau's The People of Sparks, the sequel to The City of Ember, protagonists Lina and Doon help the people of Ember adjust to life on a post-apocalyptic Earth's surface while facing rising tensions with the residents of the town of Sparks, leading to a confrontation that ultimately teaches lessons of cooperation and peace.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau offers a compelling continuation to the Ember series, praised for its thought-provoking themes and engaging story. Readers appreciate the strong character development and moral dilemmas faced by the protagonists. Some critics find the pacing uneven and the conflict resolution predictable, but overall, it’s a recommended read for young adults.
Who Should Read The People of Sparks?
Readers who enjoy Jeanne DuPrau's The People of Sparks likely appreciate post-apocalyptic tales, character-driven narratives, and themes of cooperation in rebuilding societies. Fans of Lois Lowry’s The Giver series or Veronica Roth’s Divergent trilogy will find similar thematic elements and engaging storylines.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
760L