Finn and his friend, nicknamed Rabbit, live in a rural area that's been hit hard by wildfires. Families were displaced and school was interrupted. Moreover, their beloved forest is suffering – animals and plants haven't been able to come back, and the two friends wonder if there's anything they can do to help. Rabbit's uncle, a science teacher, is part of a study that may help bring the forest back to life, but Finn and Rabbit wonder if the forest can wait. And what if another fire comes in the meantime? They believe a small part of the forest – the forest heart – that survived the wildfire may hold the key to regrowth, but first, they have to find it and then convince the adults around them to listen.

For any young person who's ever felt powerless against the world, here is a story about two kids doing all they can to understand their natural world and preserve it.

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US: Macmillan / Feiwel & Friends (NA)

Reviews:

"In the wake of devastating fires throughout California, Chris Baron has delivered young readers a timely and important story to heal hearts and open minds, giving kids the tools they need to combat climate change." —E Train

"A deftly woven and poignant story about the natural world and conservancy. Spark is a compelling and heart-rending account of a family and a community grappling with the aftermath of a fire, and the activism of young people to protect what is closest to their hearts." —Pam Munoz Ryan, Newbery Honor-winning author of ECHO.

"Having dealt with wildfires, evacuations, and the gradual loss of my beloved desert, the future has felt dark and hopeless at times. But beautifully written stories like Spark are a beam of sunlight breaking through the smoke. SPARK reminded me that we all have a voice. We all have the power to make change. We can still have hope." —Dusti Bowling, bestselling author of ACROSS THE DESERT AND DUST

"SPARK by Chris Baron is a compelling and timely story that burns bright with heart and hope. It is a powerful call to action and a testament to resilience, friendship, and the healing power of nature. Readers will be drawn into this gripping adventure, rooting for the characters as they fight to protect what they love. This story is sure to spark a joy for reading and the desire to make a difference in the world.” —Ernesto Cisneros, nationally acclaimed author of EFRÉN DIVIDED