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Spark - by  Sarah Beth Durst (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Spark - by Sarah Beth Durst (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • When a shy girl and her dragon-like companion discover their country's idyllic weather comes at a steep--and secret--cost, they recruit fellow students to defy authority and attempt to spread the truth.
  • 10-12 Years
  • 7.6" x 5.0" Paperback
  • 320 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy

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When a shy girl and her dragon-like companion discover their country's idyllic weather comes at a steep--and secret--cost, they recruit students to attempt to spread the truth.



Book Synopsis



When a shy girl and her dragon-like companion discover their country's idyllic weather comes at a steep--and secret--cost, they recruit fellow students to defy authority and attempt to spread the truth.

Storm beasts and their guardians create perfect weather every day, and Mina longs for a storm beast of her own. But when the gentle girl bonds with a lightning beast--a creature of fire and chaos--everyone's certain it's a mistake. Everyone but Mina and the beast himself, Pixit. Quickly enrolled in lightning school, Mina struggles to master a guardian's skills, and she discovers that her country's weather comes at a devastating cost--a cost powerful people wish to hide. Mina's never been the type to speak out, but someone has to tell the truth, and, with Pixit's help, she resolves to find a way to be heard.



Review Quotes




"[F]ascinating but powerful.... The underlying theme of the book reminds readers that it only takes one spark from one child to change the world." - Booklist (starred review)

"The effusive adoration between Mina and her beast, Pixit, evokes The Golden Compass....[Spark is] warm, exciting, hopeful." - Kirkus Reviews

"[Mina and Pixit's] mutually encouraging relationship will resonate....A reassuring journey of self-discovery." - School Library Journal

"Readers with a yearning for adventure and justice will delight in this one, and quiet youngsters will especially appreciate receiving respect." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Introverts will appreciate Mina's strategies for finding alternative ways to stand up for herself, and her eventual carving out of her quiet but determined place among her schoolmates will resonate with them." - Horn Book Magazine




About the Author



Sarah Beth Durst is the author of fantasy novels for children, teens, and adults. Winner of the Mythopoeic Award and an ALA Alex Award and thrice nominated for the Andre Norton Award for YA Science Fiction and Fantasy, she lives in New York. Visit her online at www.sarahbethdurst.com and on Twitter @sarahbethdurst.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-12 Years
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Clarion Books
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Sarah Beth Durst
Language: English
Street Date: June 9, 2020
TCIN: 1004083879
UPC: 9780358206385
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-1929
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.9 inches length x 5 inches width x 7.6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.45 pounds
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Q: What type of creature is Mina's companion?

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  • A: Mina's companion is a dragon-like creature known as a lightning beast named Pixit.

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Q: What age group is this book intended for?

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  • A: This book is intended for readers aged 10 to 12 years.

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The book is authored by Sarah Beth Durst, known for her fantasy novels.

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Q: What challenges does Mina face in the story?

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  • A: Mina struggles to master her guardian skills while uncovering the hidden costs of her country's weather.

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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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  • A: The main theme revolves around discovering hidden truths and the courage to defy authority for justice.

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