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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. 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. 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.
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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Read all the books in the series!
Book 1 Book 2 Book 3 Prequel All four adventures bound together for the very first time!
ASIN : 0375822747
Publisher : Yearling; First Edition (May 25, 2004)
Language : English
Paperback : 270 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780375822742
ISBN-13 : 978-0375822742
Reading age : 9 – 12 years, from customers
Lexile measure : 680L
Grade level : 3 – 7
Item Weight : 6.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.18 x 0.7 x 7.56 inches
Customers say
Customers find the concept interesting and recommend it for book reports. They also praise the writing quality as captivating and containing several metaphors and life lessons. Readers describe the characters as well developed and the story as intriguing, well thought out, and brilliantly executed. They find the book great for all ages and refreshing. However, some find the beginning slow and the first half of the story feels mostly like exposition. They feel the content is a little boring.
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