The city of Ember /
Jeanne DuPrau.
- 1st ed.
- New York : Yearling Book, c2003.
- 270 p. ; 22 cm.
ember is the only light in a dark world. But now its lamps are beginning to flicker. The City of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. two hundre year later, suplies are running low and terrifying blackout are sweeping through the streets. It's only a matter of time before the lights go out and never come back on again. When Lina finds part of a secret message, shes sure its hold a clue that will save Ember. She enlists her friend Doon, and together they explore long-forgotten parts of their dying city as they race tpo solve the mystery. If they succeed, they wil have to convince everyone to follow them into danger. But if they fail? The light will burn out and the darkness will close in forever.