Built as an underground refuge for the human race, the city of Ember begins to deteriorate as its lights start 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.
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Built as an underground refuge for the human race, the city of Ember begins to deteriorate as its lights start 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.
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This book is great for younger readers. The book gives readers a chance to solve a word puzzle throughout the book revealing clues learned by the main characters at a pace that allows the reader to have a chance at figuring it out first.
As an adult I didn't love the ending - but a young reader can forgive the clumsy ending.
The movie that came out is loosely based on the book and is very "G" rated - although there is a giant mole that is a bit scary.
AZTeacher
Sep 20, 2008
Excellent book!
This is a wonderful book that really gets children thinking. I teach 5th grade and even my most reluctant readers have loved this book. It combines a mystery with a glimpse of a future world that is very thought provoking. As an adult, I enjoyed reading it for pleasure myself and look forward to sharing it with a new class every year. I also love the sequel - The People of Sparks. I highly recommend this series!
anarchyrules
Aug 21, 2007
Renewable resources
This book really makes you think about what would happen if we were in a place with extremely limited resources. The characters have to cope with this and many of the issues associated, such as black-outs and rations on several everyday goods. The two main characters have to take on a lot of responsibility where the parents are too busy working or not in the picture. It is truly thought provoking.
chemengmom
Apr 18, 2007
A great book to get your kids thinking
We're reading through the "City of Ember" and my kids are full of very insightful questions. Why is there no sun? Why don't they have flashlights? Why is Ember the only place in the whole world? The answers come at the end of the book and they are full of guesses.
I love the character qualities that are being upheld in the book. Greed is highlighted as a distraction at best, and wicked at it's worst. Anger is touted as always having unintended consequences. Responsibility to one's family and to the city of Ember is held in high regard. While the book revolves mainly around two twelve year olds, the adults in book are not idiots and the children go to them for advice and guidance.
All in all, I found this book to be a pleasant read. My 1st and 3rd grader are enjoying it being read to them and I would think children in the 5th grade and somewhat older would find the book interesting and thought provoking when read on their own.
