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    And Another Thing... (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy #6)

    Eoin Colfer

The City of Ember

by Jeanne DuPrau

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Synopses & Reviews

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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 flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must decipher the message before the lights go out on Ember forever! This stunning debut novel offers refreshingly clear writing and fascinating, original characters.

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"Reminiscent of post-apocalypse fiction like Robert O'Brien's Z for Zachariah, DuPrau’s book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of the undiscovered country and readers wanting more.” USA Today

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“The cliffhanger ending will leave readers clamoring for the next installment." Kirkus Reviews

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"[T]he quick pace and the uncomplicated characters and situations will keep voracious fans of the genre engaged." School Lirary Journal

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"Readers will relate to Lina and Doon's resourcefulness and courage in the face of ominous odds." Booklist
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About the Author

Jeanne DuPrau has written several books of nonfiction for children and adults. She is currently working on the sequel at her home in Menlo Park, California, where she keeps a big garden and a small dog.
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biscuitspaddy, January 27, 2009 (view all comments by biscuitspaddy)
I love reading and writing. I have not read The City Of Ember, but have seen the movie. Before I even heard about the movie or the book, I started writing a book with exactly the same storyline! (Great minds think alike.) I plan to read the book very soon.
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Starr, July 3, 2008 (view all comments by Starr)
My 9-yr-old son and I absolutely LOVE this series! I was shocked when he sucked it down in a little over a day on his own, and when I started reading it I understood why! I can't wait until the 4th one comes out in August.

Extremely well-written. Great messages, thrilling adventure, and plenty of suspense. The underlying truths are the best - I love this book!!
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monke, April 9, 2008 (view all comments by monke)
Very good book just finished series would read second or even third fourth or fifth time. I just loved it now my son is reading it and every night he wants me to spoil what happens but I don't tell him so he reads more. (The other guy that posted ((can't think of his name sorry)) ) is right I think it would be PG-13 but if they cut out the violence parts it could easily be PG. I hope everybody liked it as much as I did!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780375822742
Author:
DuPrau, Jeanne
Publisher:
Yearling Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Science Fiction
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Science Fiction
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Imaginary places
Copyright:
2003
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Series:
Book of Ember
Series Volume:
10194
Publication Date:
May 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Elementary and junior high
Language:
English
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
7.98x4.84x.72 in. .42 lbs.
Age Level:
10-13
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