A wish in the dark
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Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2020.
Physical Desc
375 pages ; 20 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 11
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San Luis Obispo Library - Children's Fiction - Middle Grade Fiction
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Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2020.
Format
Book
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.2, 11 Points

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Description
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.
Awards
Newbery Honor Book, 2021.

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