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A Wish in the Dark

A Wish in the Dark

by Christina Soontornvat
Hardback
Publication Date: 01/05/2020

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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 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.

  • A vivid #ownvoices fantasy that takes readers into a re-imagined Southeast Asian world 
  • A creative twist on Les Misérables that invites readers to think about issues of right and wrong, law and self-governance, poverty and privilege 
  • The breakout book for author Christina Soontornvat, whom we are delighted to bring to the Candlewick list for picture books, fiction, and nonfiction
ISBN:
9781536204940
9781536204940
Category:
Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
01-05-2020
Language:
English
Publisher:
Candlewick Press
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
384
Dimensions (mm):
204.72x147.57x31.75mm
Weight:
0.43kg
Christina Soontornvat

Christina Soontornvat grew up in a small Texas town where she spent many childhood days behind the counter of her parents' Thai restaurant with her nose in a book.

She is the author of many books for young readers, including The Blunders, illustrated by Colin Jack. She now lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and two children.

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