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Yearling Books, 2004-25-05

City of Ember

City of Ember

City of Ember and Book of Ember

Jeanne DuPrau, Author

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9780375822742

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The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Now, 200 years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she's sure it holds a secret that will save the city.
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In a crumbling city of darkness, two children follow faint threads of hope. An urgent allegory about truth, light, and the courage to question what’s always been.

Keywords and Themes: Action & Adventure • Allegory • Change • Courage • Critical Thinking • Determination • Discovery • Dystopian • Fantasy • Friendship • General • Hope • Innovation • Juvenile Fiction • Responsibility • Science Fiction • Social Themes • Strategy

Readability • 5.0

Age Range • 8-12

Pages • 288

Subjects • Ember (Imaginary place) • Occupations • City dwellers • Quests (Expeditions) • Messengers • Underground areas • Fantasy • Young adult fiction • Fantasy fiction

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy | General • Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure • Juvenile Fiction | Dystopian • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship • Juvenile Fiction | Science Fiction | General

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Ember is the only light in a dark world. But when its lamps begin to flicker, two friends must race to escape the dark. This highly acclaimed adventure series is a modern-day classic--with over 4 MILLION copies sold!

The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to dim. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she's sure it holds a secret that will save the city. Now, she and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues to keep the lights on. If they succeed, they will have to convince everyone to follow them into danger. But if they fail? The lights will burn out and the darkness will close in forever.

Nominated to 28 State Award Lists!
An American Library Association Notable Children's Book
A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection
A Kirkus Reviews Editors' Choice
A Child Magazine Best Children's Book
A Mark Twain Award Winner
A William Allen White Children's Book Award Winner

"A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau's book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more." --USA Today

"An electric debut." --Publishers Weekly, Starred

"While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description." --VOYA, Starred

"A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred

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