Ember is the only light in a dark world. But when its lamps begin to flicker, two friends must race to escape the dark. This highly acclaimed adventure series is a modern-day classic—with over 4 MILLION copies sold! 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 dim. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. Now, she and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues to keep the lights on. If they succeed, they will have to convince everyone to follow them into danger. But if they fail? The lights will burn out and the darkness will close in forever. Nominated to 28 State Award Lists! An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection A Kirkus Reviews Editors’ Choice A Child Magazine Best Children’s Book A Mark Twain Award Winner A William Allen White Children’s Book Award Winner “A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau’s book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more.” —USA Today “An electric debut.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred “While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.” —VOYA, Starred “A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred

The City of Ember (The City of Ember Book 1)

Jeanne DuPrau

Reference

Yearling

The first three of Jeanne DuPrau's Books of Ember now in one volume. Included are following: The City of Ember, The People of Sparks and the Prophet of Yonwood. Bound here together for the first time are speculative fiction at its finest, exploring the best and worst of humanity in situations that fascinate with their uniqueness and frighten with their familiarity. Ultimately, Jeanne DuPrau offers a vision of hope to shine through like the bright dawning of a new world.

The Books of Ember

Random House, Incorporated

The Diamond of Darkhold (The City of Ember Book 3)

Random House Books for Young Readers

Many hundreds of years ago, the city of Ember was created by the Builders to contain everything needed for human survival. It worked…but now the storerooms are almost out of food, crops are blighted, corruption is spreading through the city and worst of all—the lights are failing. Soon Ember could be engulfed by darkness….\nBut 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. Can they decipher the words from long ago and find a new future for everyone? Will the people of Ember listen to them?

City of Ember: Bk.2

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

Corgi Childrens

The City of Ember by Jeanne Du Prau. Random House,2003

The City of Ember

Children's Books

Science Fiction & Fantasy

GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006

Project F

From the bestselling author of The City of Ember comes a post-apocalyptic story set hundreds of years in the future where life is simple and modern conveniences are a thing of the past until a boy enchanted by technology is forced to choose between doing the right thing for his community or pursuing his dreams of adventure.\nWELCOME TO THE FUTURE.\nThere are no cars, planes, television, or smart phones. Climate change wreaked havoc on Earth hundreds of years ago and now, people live a simpler life.\nThen thirteen-year-old Keith uncovers a secret. It's a mysterious mission known only as Project F. It's advanced, it's scientific, and it's going to change the world. It's exactly the kind of adventure Keith has always longed to be a part of.\nAnd what is adventure without a little danger, right? But how much danger is Keith willing to risk? For himself? For his family? For his community? For the entire world...?\nJeanne DuPrau's The City of Ember was an instant hit when it arrived on bookshelves. It has become a modern classic beloved by readers selling hundreds of thousands of copies a year! In her latest novel, she explores timely questions about the Earth and our use of its resources. A bold novel--Project F asks -- how much are you willing to risk to save the future?

Teen & Young Adult

Random House]

The City Of Ember

The basic unit of all living things, the cell is a world in itself. This book explores the workings of plant and animal cells -- what they look like, how they're nourished, and how they reproduce. It also describes the role of disease cells in the human body, and how new knowledge about cells provides hope for the treatment of illnesses such as cancer and muscular dystrophy.

The KidHaven Science Library - Cells

Science, Nature & How It Works

KidHaven Press

It's 50 years before the settlement of the city of Ember, and the world is in crisis. War looms on the horizon as eleven-year-old Nickie and her aunt travel to the small town of Yonwood, North Carolina. There, one of the town's respected citizens has had a vision of fire and destruction. Her garbled words are taken as prophetic instruction on how to avoid the coming disaster--if only they can be interpreted correctly. As the people of Yonwood scramble to make sense of the woman's mysterious utterances, Nickie explores the oddities she finds around town all while keeping an eye out for ways to help the world.

The Prophet of Yonwood: The Third Book of Ember

Listening Library

The City of Ember (Book of Ember)

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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