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A Wish in the Dark

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A Wish in the Dark
A Wish in the Dark

Thai-inspired fantasy exploring justice and privilege.

If you're intrigued by tales that blend social commentary with a touch of enchanting fantasy, "A Wish in the Dark" could be a mesmerizing journey for you. This book could be a good read because it's not just an exciting adventure; it also touches on the deeper themes of justice, privilege, and the quest for true freedom, all set in a Thai-inspired world that's both familiar and fantastical. It's an illuminating read that might change the way you look at the world around you.

  • Newbery Medal Nominee (2021)
  • Jane Addams Children's Book Award for Older Children (2020)
  • Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Nominee for (honor) (2021)
  • Mark Twain Readers Award Nominee (2023)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2024)
  • Texas Institute of Letters for Best Middle Grade Book (2021)
  • Ignyte Award Nominee for Best Middle Grade Novel (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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by Christina Soontornvat
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ISBN: 9781536222975
Authors: Christina Soontornvat
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Date of Publication: 2021-09-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers
Related Topics: Fantasy, Mystery, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 4.28
(rated by 7621 readers)

Description

A 2021 Newbery Honor Book A boy on the run. A girl determined to find him. A compelling fantasy looks at issues of privilege, protest, and justice.All light in Chattana is created by one man -- the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. 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. But when Pong escapes from prison, he realizes that the world outside is no fairer than the one behind bars. The wealthy dine and dance under bright orb light, while the poor toil away in darkness. Worst of all, Pong's prison tattoo marks him as a fugitive who can never be truly free.Nok, the prison warden's perfect daughter, is bent on tracking Pong down and restoring her family's good name. 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. Set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world, Christina Soontornvat's twist on Victor Hugo's Les Miserables 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.
 

Thai-inspired fantasy exploring justice and privilege.

If you're intrigued by tales that blend social commentary with a touch of enchanting fantasy, "A Wish in the Dark" could be a mesmerizing journey for you. This book could be a good read because it's not just an exciting adventure; it also touches on the deeper themes of justice, privilege, and the quest for true freedom, all set in a Thai-inspired world that's both familiar and fantastical. It's an illuminating read that might change the way you look at the world around you.

  • Newbery Medal Nominee (2021)
  • Jane Addams Children's Book Award for Older Children (2020)
  • Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Nominee for (honor) (2021)
  • Mark Twain Readers Award Nominee (2023)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2024)
  • Texas Institute of Letters for Best Middle Grade Book (2021)
  • Ignyte Award Nominee for Best Middle Grade Novel (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.