A Wish in the Dark
Christina Soontornvat
In the city of Chattana, the Governor alone creates every source of light, after arriving following the Great Fire. Pong, born in Namwon Prison, sees those magical lights as a sign of the freedom he hopes to have. When he escapes, he discovers that life outside the prison is also unjust. A girl is determined to find him. This children’s fantasy novel by Christina Soontornvat reimagines Les Misérables and draws on Thai cultural elements while examining unequal power, protest, and justice.
This book appears on 6 reading lists across 2 editions from 6 organizations.
