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The City of Ember

by Jeanne DuPrau

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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...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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Built as an underground refuge for the human race, the city of Ember begins to deteriorate as its lights start 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.
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Jeanne DuPrau has written several books of nonfiction for children and adults. She has been a teacher, an editor, and a technical writer. The City of Ember is her first novel for middle graders. 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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Alanie, July 18, 2011 (view all comments by Alanie)
Amazing imagination to create such a wonderful tale. Once you read the whole series you will see what I am talking about. This book is not your average story.
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ISBN:
9780375822735
Author:
DuPrau, Jeanne
Publisher:
Random House Books for Young Readers
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Science Fiction
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Science Fiction
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Imaginary places
Subject:
Children s-Science Fiction and Fantasy
Copyright:
2003
Series:
Books of Ember
Publication Date:
May 13, 2003
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
from 5 up to 8
Language:
English
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
8.38x6.40x.99 in. .97 lbs.
Age Level:
10-13
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Product details 288 pages Random House Children's Books - English 9780375822735 Reviews:
"Review" by , "Reminiscent of post-apocalypse fiction like Robert O'Brien's Z for Zachariah, DuPrau?s book leaves...readers wanting more."
"Review" by , "The cliffhanger ending will leave readers clamoring for the next installment."
"Synopsis" by , Built as an underground refuge for the human race, the city of Ember begins to deteriorate as its lights start 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.
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