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3.5

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Quest for the Spark

by Tom Sniegoski

Book Details

Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
Published:2011
Pages:226
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9780545141017

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

Bk.3. As the evil Nacht spreads his darkness across the valley, Tom and his friends, the Bone family, desperately try to find the Spark that will heal the Dreaming and save the world.

Our Review

This thrilling conclusion to an epic fantasy series follows Tom and the Bone family as they race against time to stop the darkness spreading across their valley. Young readers will be captivated by the high-stakes adventure as the heroes desperately search for the magical Spark that can heal the Dreaming and save their world. The narrative maintains a perfect balance of tension and hope, keeping children aged 6-10 engaged with its clear moral stakes and imaginative world-building. This chapter book delivers exactly what developing readers need: an accessible fantasy adventure that feels both exciting and manageable.

What sets this quest apart is how it makes abstract concepts like hope and healing tangible through the concrete metaphor of the Spark. Children who have followed the series will appreciate the satisfying conclusion, while newcomers can still enjoy the self-contained adventure story about friendship and perseverance. The straightforward plot structure helps young readers build confidence with chapter books, and the clear distinction between light and dark provides comforting moral clarity. This fantasy journey ultimately leaves readers with the uplifting message that even small heroes can make a world-changing difference.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction