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Summary

This enrapturing tale begins when the City of Ember was built. Only a limited number of supplies were stocked in the underground civilization. The builders of this great city carefully counted each day that passed so people would know which day of the week it was. Everything was carefully... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Cast of Characters/Important People

  • Lina: Curious, Caring, Messenger
  • Doon: Curious, works in pipe works

First Sentence

In the city of Ember, the sky was always dark.

Series

This is book 1 in the Book of Ember series.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Jeanne DuPrau (Author)
 

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