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The City of Ember

by Jeanne DuPrau

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

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.

Review:

"Reminiscent of post-apocalypse fiction like Robert O'Brien's Z for Zachariah, DuPrau?s book leaves...readers wanting more." USA Today

Review:

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

Synopsis:

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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About the Author

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.

Product Details

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
Copyright:
Series:
Book of Ember
Publication Date:
May 13, 2003
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
8.38x6.40x.99 in. .97 lbs.
Age Level:
10-13

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