This is the sequel to "The City of Ember". Lina, Doon and Poppy, main characters from the first book, have emerged i...moreTCL call number: J DuPrau
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This is the sequel to "The City of Ember". Lina, Doon and Poppy, main characters from the first book, have emerged into the world above at the start of this continuing story. The rest of the City of Ember soon joins them, and they make their way into this unfamiliar land where they encounter the people of the City of Sparks. Imagine if 400 new people arrived in one day in your city! How would life change? Would there be enough food and shelter to go around? Would you get along with these new people people, or would there be many conflicts? All of these issues as well as global issues such as war and destruction vs. peace and cooperation are addressed in this satisfying sequel.(less)
Who gives a hoot if a pancake house will be built on some empty lot next to a neighborhood? Will it be Roy, a m...moreJ hiaasen, Carl
Kay and Debbie - 5 stars
Who gives a hoot if a pancake house will be built on some empty lot next to a neighborhood? Will it be Roy, a middle schooler new to his community, or the variety of other characters who all add up to making this a funny, mysterious, and enlightening story about making friends, llying, obeying rules, runaway teens, and even movie stars.
There's a kid who lives who lives outside with snakes, a policeman who worries too much, and the school's top athlete, a girl who has hidden secrets. Even though the story takes place in Florida, it's a situation that could happen anywhere. And yet it's not a story about one plot, but rather 5 situations all intertwined yet easy to follow. It's a good look at how life is full of good, bad, caring, as well as selfish individuals.
I think this could be a movie because of the characters, action, and setting are so visible. Highly recommended!
PS - It was made into a movie. Good prediction, Debbie.(less)
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