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The City of Ember (The First Book of Ember)

Jeanne DuPrau · 1998 · Novel

Setting: far future (underground, 200+ years)

Series: Books of Ember — #1

Synopsis

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.

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Source: OpenLibrary

Tags: FictionJuvenile FictionScience FictionFantasy fictionChildren's fictionChildren's storiesFiction, fantasy, generalFantasyOccupationsGood and evil

isfdb_id: 155225

openlibrary_id: OL4132752W

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