Quest for the Spark by Tom Sniegoski (2012, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherScholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-100545141044
ISBN-139780545141048
eBay Product ID (ePID)109070633

Product Key Features

Book TitleQuest for the Spark
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHumorous Stories, Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure / General, General, Bedtime & Dreams
Publication Year2012
IllustratorYes, Smith, Jeff
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorTom Sniegoski
Book SeriesBone: Quest for the Spark Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight19.6 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2011-020281
ReviewsPraise for Quest for the Spark, Book One:"A cheery jaunt back through a beloved world." --BOOKLIST"One of those very rare creatures: a successful graphic series-to-novel translation." --KIRKUS REVIEWSPraise for the BONE series:Named one of the top ten graphic novels of all time by TIME"One of the best kids' comics ever." --VIBE magazine"Jeff Smith's BONE series . . . is a true accomplishment. Not only is it a terrific graphic-novel series, but it's a superb example of storytelling." --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"BONE is storytelling at its best, full of endearing, flawed characters whose adventures run the gamut from hilarious whimsy to thrilling drama." --ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, Praise for Bone: Quest for the Spark, Book Two "Sniegoski continues his able balance of light slapstick humor-mostly thanks to a couple of doltish Rat Creatures-familiar fantasy elements, and a barest hint of urgency. Smith's spot art ties the fan-friendly package together." - Booklist "A nimble, expertly paced middle-grade adventure yarn." - Kirkus "The draw to the world created in the series is strong, and there are plenty of Smith's full-page illustrations to reinforce that connection. For real fans, this book is a solid pick." - School Library Journal Praise for Quest for the Spark, Book One "A cheery jaunt back through a beloved world." - Booklist "One of those very rare creatures: a successful graphic series-to-novel translation." - Kirkus Reviews, Praise for Quest for the Spark, Book One: "A cheery jaunt back through a beloved world." --BOOKLIST "One of those very rare creatures: a successful graphic series-to-novel translation." --KIRKUS REVIEWS Praise for the BONE series: Named one of the top ten graphic novels of all time by TIME "One of the best kids' comics ever." --VIBE magazine "Jeff Smith's BONE series . . . is a true accomplishment. Not only is it a terrific graphic-novel series, but it's a superb example of storytelling." --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL "BONE is storytelling at its best, full of endearing, flawed characters whose adventures run the gamut from hilarious whimsy to thrilling drama." --ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, Praise for Bone: Quest for the Spark, Book Two "Sniegoski continues his able balance of light slapstick humor--mostly thanks to a couple of doltish Rat Creatures--familiar fantasy elements, and a barest hint of urgency. Smith's spot art ties the fan-friendly package together." -- Booklist "A nimble, expertly paced middle-grade adventure yarn." -- Kirkus "The draw to the world created in the series is strong, and there are plenty of Smith's full-page illustrations to reinforce that connection. For real fans, this book is a solid pick." -- School Library Journal Praise for Quest for the Spark, Book One "A cheery jaunt back through a beloved world." -- Booklist "One of those very rare creatures: a successful graphic series-to-novel translation." -- Kirkus Reviews, Praise for Quest for the Spark, Book One "A cheery jaunt back through a beloved world." - Booklist "One of those very rare creatures: a successful graphic series-to-novel translation." - Kirkus Reviews Praise for the BONE series Named one of the top ten graphic novels of all time by TIME "One of the best kids' comics ever." - VIBE magazine "Jeff Smith's BONE series... is a true accomplishment. Not only is it a terrific graphic-novel series, but it's a superb example of storytelling." - School Library Journal "BONE is storytelling at its best, full of endearing, flawed characters whose adventures run the gamut from hilarious whimsy to thrilling drama." - Entertainment Weekly
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromFourth Grade
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
SynopsisThe quest continues!The Nacht, the evil dragon that threatens to destroy both the Dreaming and the Waking World, is growing stronger, and twelve-year-old Tom Elm is the champion the Dreaming has chosen to defeat it. Along with Roderick the raccoon, Percival Bone and his nephew and niece, Randolf, Lorimar, and the two stupid Rat Creatures, Tom must race to find the missing pieces of the Spark. This leg of the journey introduces him to a trio of scheming bears and takes him into the depths of a dangerous beehive. And, on top of everything else, a traitor might be among them. . . ., The quest continues The Nacht, the evil dragon that threatens to destroy both the Dreaming and the Waking World, is growing stronger, and twelve-year-old Tom Elm is the champion the Dreaming has chosen to defeat it. Along with Roderick the raccoon, Percival Bone and his nephew and niece, Randolf, Lorimar, and the two stupid Rat Creatures, Tom must race to find the missing pieces of the Spark. This leg of the journey introduces him to a trio of scheming bears and takes him into the depths of a dangerous beehive. And, on top of everything else, a traitor might be among them. . . .
LC Classification NumberPZ7.S68033Que 2012

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