The City of Ember: 1 - Softcover

DuPrau, Jeanne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0385371357 ISBN 13: 9780385371353

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers, 2013

Synopsis

Celebrate a modern-day classic with this DELUXE EDITION, which includes an introduction by Jeanne DuPrau and a brand-new story! This highly acclaimed adventure series about two friends desperate to save their doomed city has captivated kids and teachers alike for almost fifteen years and has sold over 3.5 MILLION copies!

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

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Review:

"DuPrau's first foray into fiction creates a realistic post-apocalyptic world where everyone has lived underground for so long that they assume it has always been that way. . . . Reminiscent of post-apocalypse fiction like Robert O'Brien's "Z for Zachariah," DuPrau's book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of the undiscovered country and readers wanting more."--"USA Today
""The cliffhanger ending will leave readers clamoring for the next installment."--Starred, "Kirkus Reviews"
"While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description. . . . Part mystery, part adventure story, this novel provides science fiction for those who do not like science fiction."--Starred, "VOYA"

"From the Hardcover edition."

" DuPrau' s first foray into fiction creates a realistic post-apocalyptic world where everyone has lived underground for so long that they assume it has always been that way. . . . Reminiscent of post-apocalypse fiction like Robert O'Brien's "Z for Zachariah," DuPrau' s book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of the undiscovered country and readers wanting more." -- "USA Today
"" The cliffhanger ending will leave readers clamoring for the next installment." -- Starred, "Kirkus Reviews"
" While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description. . . . Part mystery, part adventure story, this novel provides science fiction for those who do not like science fiction." -- Starred, "VOYA"

"From the Hardcover edition."

"DuPrau's first foray into fiction creates a realistic post-apocalyptic world where everyone has lived underground for so long that they assume it has always been that way. . . . Reminiscent of post-apocalypse fiction like Robert O'Brien's "Z for Zachariah", DuPrau's book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of the undiscovered country and readers wanting more."--"USA Today
""The cliffhanger ending will leave readers clamoring for the next installment."--Starred, "Kirkus Reviews"
"While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description. . . . Part mystery, part adventure story, this novel provides science fiction for those who do not like science fiction."--Starred, "VOYA"

"From the Hardcover edition."

Book Description:

A gripping and intriguing thriller set in an all-too-possible future - a world where the lights have gone out for ever-

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0385371357
• ISBN 13: 9780385371353
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320