A Wish in the Dark is incandescent.” - Adam Gidwitz, Newberry Honor winning-author of The Inquisitor’s Tale “A thrilling fantasy, set in a fresh, original world, with a vital message at its heart. A complex, hopeful, fresh retelling.” -Kirkus Reviews “Drawn together by common threads of family, loyalty, and a quest to define right and wrong, twining to create a single, satisfying tale. Ingenious, captivating, and utterly gorgeous.” - Anne Ursu, National Book Award-nominated author of The Real Boy “At once timeless and timely, Christina Soontornvat’s A Wish in the Dark is a richly imagined portrait of the power of hope, courage, and compassion to shine a light in dark times and the ability of small people to effect great change. “An important book that not only shines a light but also shows young readers how to shine their own. Rhode Island Middle School Book Award List Shortlisted, Singapore’s Red Dot Book Awards Named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post and School Library Journalįlorida’s Sunshine State Young Readers Award list Winner, Best Middle Grade Book by the Texas Institute of Letters Winner, Jane Addams Peace Association Children’s Book Award Set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world, Christina Soontornvat’s twist on Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables is a dazzling, fast-paced adventure that explores the difference between law and justice - and asks whether one child can shine a light in the dark. But as Nok hunts Pong through the alleys and canals of Chattana, she uncovers secrets that make her question the truths she has always held dear. Nok, the prison warden’s perfect daughter, is bent on tracking Pong down and restoring her family’s good name. Worst of all, Pong’s prison tattoo marks him as a fugitive who can never be truly free. The wealthy dine and dance under bright orb light, while the poor toil away in darkness. But when Pong escapes from prison, he realizes that the world outside is no fairer than the one behind bars. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able to walk among them. A compelling fantasy looks at issues of privilege, protest, and justice.Īll light in Chattana is created by one man - the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city.
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