The People Of Sparks Book Report

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The People of Sparks

The main character in the book “The People of Sparks” written by Jeanne DuPrau, is a 13 year old girl named Lina.This curious girl tries to save her city from certain disaster by finding a way to live in the new world,”aboveground”.The only problem is ,half of her beloved city wants to fight and conquer a city that someone else is already living in!She is determined to find her city a place to live without having to fight and kill for it.She will have to use her curiosity,determination,and respectfulness to be able to find her cities salvation.

Lina is a very curious young girl.She sees a foad and decides to follow it hoping that it will take them to a new place/city.After following the road for a while,she

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