| Summary: |
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 writing and fascinating, original characters.
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| Item Description: |
Unabridged.
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (6 audio files) : digital
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| Playing Time: |
06::5:0:
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| Format: |
Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 192558 KB).
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| Audience: |
Text Difficulty 3 - Text Difficulty 6
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| ISBN: |
9780739345085
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| Author Notes: |
Jeanne DuPrau has written several books of nonfiction for children and adults. She has been a teacher, an editor, and a technical writer. The City of Ember is her first novel for middle graders. She is currently working on the sequel at her home in Menlo Park, California, where she keeps a big garden and a small dog.
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