The City of Ember: The First Book of Ember

The City of Ember: The First Book of Ember

By Jeanne DuPrau

131 ratings 167 reviews 201 followers
Book 1 of 4 in the  Books of Ember Series
Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 4 - 8Grades 3 - 8W559937
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.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780385371353
ISBN-10: 0385371357
Published on 5/14/2013
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 320

Book Reviews (160)

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/\/4T3 /\/4T3

I really enjoy this book.The only thing though is at the end it just stops.Other than that it is a fantastic book.The two main characters are Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow.I would reccomend this book,but right after you read it get the 2nd book The people of sparks.
taylor taylor

cool book love it
Ben Ben

the book is good who would survivie in a mountain
Ben Ben

best book ever
snowyowl snowyowl

Great book! I loved it!
demosthenes demosthenes

I loved the writing! Jeanne DuPrau is such a great writer! even if the story and characters stunk I still would have liked it! BUT! the story was great and the wide variety of characters gave this dark city a brightness that wasn't acctually visable! this will always be one of my top obsessions! Great read!
lailacat46 lailacat46

This book was amazing
genouisking genouisking

This book is really interesting because how Doon and Lina figure out how to save everybody in ember if you want to know more read the book.
shinningboy234 shinningboy234

What would you do if you were surrounded by darkness, and your lights were flickering? Jeanne DuPrau has made the perfect book for you then. Join Lina and Doon on this wonderful adventure.
cassidyyy cassidyyy

I would probably only recommend this book to someone who likes Science fiction. But to me I didn't think it was very interesting
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