Description
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 race to figure out the clues before the lights go out on Ember 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
About the Author
JEANNE DuPRAU is the New York Times bestselling author of the City of Ember books, which have been translated into multiple languages and are an award-winning staple in elementary school classrooms. She's also the author of Escape the Vortex, a title in the multiplatform sci-fi adventure series Voyagers. Jeanne lives in Menlo Park, California. Visit her website at jeanneduprau.com.
Book Information
ISBN 9780385371353
Author Jeanne DuPrau
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Random House Books for Young Readers
Publisher Random House USA Inc
Series The City of Ember
Weight(grams) 312g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 22mm