The City of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred. -- VOYA, Starred A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher. -- Publishers Weekly, Starred While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description . -- USA Today An electric debut .
DuPrau\'s book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more .
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.
But if they fail? The lights will burn out and the darkness will close in forever.
If they succeed, they will have to convince everyone to follow them into danger.
Now, she and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues to keep the lights on.
When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she\'s sure it holds a secret that will save the city.
Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the City are beginning to dim.
This highly acclaimed adventure series is a modern-day classic--with over 4 MILLION copies sold! The City of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race.
But when its lamps begin to flicker, two friends must race to escape the dark.
Ember is the only light in a dark world.
When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she\'s sure it holds a secret that will save the city.
Now, 200 years later, the great lamps that light the City are beginning to flicker.
The City of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race
