The City of Ember

Description

A gripping and intriguing thriller set in an all-too-possible future - a world where the lights have gone out for ever 'In the city of Ember, the sky was always dark . . .'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.

THE CITY OF EMBER is the debut novel from an exciting new American writer, Jeanne DuPrau. Having been a teacher, an editor and a technical writer, Jeanne DuPrau now writes full-time. She lives in California.

A good story for those who like a down-to-earth element in their underground fantasies * Carousel * A gripping read with a powerful sense of place and which leaves the reader eagerly anticipating the sequel * The School Librarian * A fast-paced sci-fi thriller with an exciting and well-constructed plot * Inis * DuPrau . . . is a most engaging writer: direct, succinct, delivering lively characters and genuine suspense, sustaining the mystery but generous with her clues * TES * A superb read * Teen Titles *