Engagement:
Genre:
Dystopian
Published:
2003
Page Count:
270
Where to Buy:
The City of Ember
The Books of Ember
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1
Content Ratings
Mild Themes
The gradual failure of a civilization and the indifference of its leaders to the coming crisis create a sustained atmosphere of worry; themes of civic responsibility and the courage to challenge authority are present.
No Violence
There is no significant violence; threat comes from the failing infrastructure of the city and the corrupt mayor rather than from combat.
Synopsis
In the underground city of Ember, where electricity is failing and food supplies are running out, twelve-year-old Lina and her classmate Doon discover a set of instructions that may contain the city's exit—if they can decode them in time. A compelling and original dystopian adventure for middle-grade readers, set in a world of gathering darkness and bureaucratic helplessness. The first Book of Ember.