~ Trade Paperback
~ Winner of the California Book Award for Young Adult - 2003, Black-Eyed Susan Award - 2006, Sunshine State Young Readers Award - 2004, Land of Enchantment Award for Young Adult - 2007, and more
Book of Ember: The City of Ember
Many years ago, the city of Ember was created by the Builders to contain everything needed for human survival. It worked for a time, but now the storerooms are almost out of food, crops are blighted, corruption is spreading and worst of all: the lights are failing and the city could soon find itself in darkness. When two children, Lina and Doon, discover fragments of an ancient parchment, they begin to wonder if there could be a way out of Ember, but even if they can decipher it, will the people of Ember listen to them . . . ?
A modern day young adult dystopian adventure classic, The City of Ember has captivated the imaginations of children and teachers alike with its harrowing journey into the unknown.
“While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.” -- VOYA