A Wish in the Dark

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Pong, born in a prison, longs to be free and escapes. Nok, the disgraced warden's daughter, looks to capture Pong again. Both discover how the world unfairly brings light only for the rich.

Fiction, Fantasy
John Newbery Medal 2021 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2021
Age: Middle
Format: Book
ISBN: 9781536204940

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From the 2021 Newbery press release: Told in the alternating perspectives of two memorable characters, Pong and Nok, Soontornvat sets this story in the Thai-inspired world of Chattana, where light and dark symbolize contrasts between the rich and the poor. A timeless, yet timely, fantasy that highlights social disparities and the value of friendship and justice.