A wish in the dark
(Book)
Author
Published
Merose Park, IL : Candlewick Press, 2020.
Status
Bellevue - Kids Fiction
JUV Fiction Soontor
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JUV Fiction Soontor
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East - Kids Fiction
JUV Fiction Soontor
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JUV Fiction Soontor
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Edmondson Pike - Kids Fiction
JUV Fiction Soontor
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue - Kids Fiction | JUV Fiction Soontor | On Shelf |
| Donelson - Kids Fiction | JUV Fiction Soontor | Checked Out |
| East - Kids Fiction | JUV Fiction Soontor | On Shelf |
| Edmondson Pike - Kids Fiction | JUV Fiction Soontor | On Shelf |
| Edmondson Pike - Kids Fiction | JUV Fiction Soontor | On Shelf |
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Format
Book
Edition
First edition
Physical Desc
375 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781536204940 (hardcover), 1536204943 (hardcover), 9781536222975 (paperback), 1536222976 (paperback)
Reading Level
MG
Level 5.2, 11 Points
Level 5.2, 11 Points
Lexile measure
720
Notes
Citation/References
Junior Library Guild
Description
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.
Target Audience
Ages 10-13.
Target Audience
Grades 5-8.
Awards
A Junior Library Guild selection (JLG)
Awards
Newbery Honor book, 2021
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (Style Guide)
Soontornvat, C. (2020). A wish in the dark. (First edition). Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Soontornvat, Christina. 2020. A Wish in the Dark. Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Soontornvat, Christina. A Wish in the Dark. Candlewick Press, 2020.
UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)Soontornvat, C. (2020). A wish in the dark. First edn Merose Park, IL: Candlewick Press.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (Style Guide)Soontornvat, Christina. A Wish in the Dark. First edition, Candlewick Press, 2020.
Note: Citations contain only title, author, edition, and publisher. Only UCL Harvard citations contain the year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of May 2025.
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