A modern-day classic. 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 3.5Â MILLION copies!
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Lina and Doon escaped the dying city of Ember and led their people to the town of Sparks. But they soon discover that winter is harsh aboveground. When Doon finds a book with torn pages that hints at a mysterious device from the Builders, it doesnât take much for him to convince Lina to join him for one last adventure in the city of Ember. But whatâand whoâwill they find when they return?
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Praise for the City of Ember books:
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Nominated to 28 State Award Lists!
An American Library Association Notable Childrenâs Book
A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection
A Kirkus Reviews Editorsâ Choice
A Child Magazine Best Childrenâs Book
A Mark Twain Award Winner
A William Allen White Childrenâs Book Award Winner
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âA realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrauâs book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more.â âUSA Today
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âAn electric debut.â âPublishers Weekly, Starred
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âWhile Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.â âVOYA, Starred
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âA harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher.â âKirkus Reviews, Starred