The People of Sparks

by Jeanne DuPrau

First published 2004

Lina and Doon have left their underground city behind and now live in the world above ground. Their new community faces a growing problem. Someone commits acts of vandalism in secret, and no one knows who or why. The mysterious damage creates tension between different groups of people. Violence threatens to erupt as suspicion spreads. Lina and Doon must work together to uncover the truth. They need to find out who is responsible for the destructive acts before the situation explodes into something much worse. The two friends face the challenge of solving this mystery while navigating the complexities of their new life above ground. Their investigation will test their friendship and their ability to bring peace to a community on the edge of conflict.

Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, contemporary

Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, investigation

Setting: Sparks

338 pages · Paperback · Yearling Books

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