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A Spark Unseen is a thrilling historical mystery set in 19th-century Paris, following young Katharine Tulman as she navigates international espionage to protect her brilliant but eccentric Uncle Tully. After a kidnapping attempt, Katharine takes matters into her own hands, faking her uncle's death and embarking on a perilous journey to find his assistant and safeguard his mechanical fish invention, which dangerous forces want to weaponize. This chapter book offers a fast-paced adventure, exploring themes of bravery, loyalty, trust, and the bond between family, all against a richly detailed historical backdrop. It's suitable for independent readers who enjoy suspense, historical settings, and resourceful protagonists.
When Katharine Tulman foils an attempt to kidnap her Uncle Tully, she finds herself caught up in international intrigue. Aware that there are people who want to turn her uncle's mechanical fish into an explosive device, and unsure of who to trust, she decides to fake her uncle's death and flee to Paris in search of Lane Moreau, her uncle's assistant.
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Discussion Prompts
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Katharine has to make some very brave and difficult decisions. What was the bravest thing she did in the story?
2
Uncle Tully's invention is incredible, but it could also be used for harm. How do you think inventors should think about the potential uses of their creations?
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Katharine struggles with knowing who to trust. How did she decide who was on her side, and what can we learn from her experience?
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The story is set in Paris a long time ago. What was something interesting you learned about that time period or city?
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If you had an eccentric inventor in your family, what kind of amazing, quirky things do you think they would create?
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