The City of Ember
2003 • 270 pages

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Ember is the only light in a dark world. But when its lamps begin to flicker, two friends must race to escape the dark.

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.

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4 primary books5 released books

#1 in Book of Ember

Book of Ember is a 5-book series with 4 primary works first released in 2003 with contributions by Jeanne DuPrau.

#1
The City of Ember
#2
The People of Sparks
#3
The Prophet of Yonwood
#4
The Diamond of Darkhold
The City of Ember: The Graphic Novel

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Very enjoyable but it occurred to me that I must have seen a movie on this at some point. Still an enjoyable read.

It is a decent book for middle schoolers and young teens that need something easy and fast to read. I enjoyed the series. Just recently re read city of embers to remember details so I could read the other books in the series. If i had goodreads in middle school my rating would be higher.

Sliver of a story (mostly concept, really) about an isolated, underground city with a failing power source. It's enjoyable if you like YA sci-fi. It has the potential to make a better movie - coming out this year with Saoirse Ronan, who famously portrayed Briony Tallis in Atonement.


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