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1998•270 pages•Published•POL•User Reviews

The City of Ember (The First Book of Ember)

4.0/ 5
61 ratings

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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 3.5 MILLION copies! 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 race to figure out the clues before the lights go out on Ember forever!

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FictionJuvenile FictionScience FictionFantasy fictionChildren's fictionChildren's storiesFiction, fantasy, generalFantasyOccupationsGood and evilMessengersCity planning

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Book Details

First Published

1998

Pages

270 pages

Rating

4.0 / 5

Ratings

61

Editions

37

Publisher

Listening Library (Audio)

Language

POL, ENG, FRE

Status

Published

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