The City of Ember (The First Book of Ember)
 

The City of Ember

by Jeanne Duprau

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... (read more)

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  • Toby B

    toby b said:

    People Of Sparx is awesome too. Can't Wait for Prophet of Yonwod!

    posted 5 days ago
  • shane m

    shane m said:

    read people of the sparks. it is the second book of ember!

    posted 13 days ago
  • Ryan P

    ryan p said:

    I want to find out wot they do next.

    posted 13 days ago
  • Ryan P

    ryan p said:

    I liked it alot more then the movie.

    posted 13 days ago
  • Major Yggdrasil

    major yggdrasil said:

    You must not have read many books, it is definitely good but there are certainly better books out there.

    posted Thursday, June 26 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
  • Christa Nicole Hogskin

    christa nicole hogskin said:

    this is the best book I've read( exept for the Bible) I can't wait to read The Prophet of Yonwood

    posted Thursday, June 26 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
  • Cascadia

    cascadia said:

    This book is cool

    posted Friday, May 30 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
  • Robert T

    robert t said:

    I found pics of the movie here http://turnpaige.com/2008/05/30/exclusive-city-of-ember-movie-pictures/ Cant wait for it to come out.

    posted Friday, May 30 2008
  • Ana K

    ana k said:

    the movie comes out october 10

    posted Friday, May 23 2008 ( | view 3 replies )
  • Ana K

    ana k said:

    You should read this book Brian T.
    But the People of Sparks isn't that good.
    I couldn't stand it.

    posted Friday, May 23 2008 ( | view 2 replies )

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