The City of Ember Kindle Edition

Super good book. My daughter loved it and read the rest of the series too. Fun and interesting. Recommend for mystery book lovers! 10/10👍💯

The City of Ember is a rule-bound place, where all the lights go out at 9 each night, everyone rises early for breakfast, and careful recycling is a way of life. Lately, though, the lights have begun flickering. Supplies are shorter each year, and some foods are no longer available.Until their 12th year, the children of the City of Ember go to school. But at the end of that year, they are assigned the jobs they will do for years after, perhaps to the end of their lives. Lina yearns to be a Messenger, running free in the streets, learning the secrets of the city. Doon wants desperately to be an electrician's assistant or a pipeworker, because he dreams of fixing the ancient, failing generators of the city.When each receives the assignment the other wants, they switch jobs, and begin a conspiracy that will not end until they learn how to save the entire city. Along the way, they solve an ancient puzzle, defeat the greed and subterfuge of the Mayor and his minions, and discover a much wider world than either had ever dreamed existed.When I read children's literature, I look for more than a tale well told. Juvenile science fiction is not hard to come by, especially today in the age of Harry Potter. But fiction that lauds heroism (particularly the kind of courage which every child will have an opportunity to demonstrate), extolls the value of friendship, and shows when adult precepts and rules are worthwhile, and how to tell when they are not - that is uncommon. (Those qualities form the foundation of the Harry Potter stories, too, and explain the widespread appeal of the boy wizard and his friends.)The City of Ember has that same appeal. Doon and Lina are courageous; they do things children would do, yet also show judgement, persistence and intelligence. These are kids who love their parents, and still see that they must take extraordinary steps outside the regimented life they have led. In the end, they do save their city, and if they do not battle great evil, they do encounter and overcome the kind of petty nastiness that is far more common in the world.On Kindle, the book loses none of its original charm, with the possible exception of the maps and notes. Where these extend across the page, they are difficult to enjoy, even in Zoom mode.The book works best in tandem with its sequel, The People of Sparks: The Second Book of Ember (Books of Ember). Together, they are an interesting story - even for an adult. I recommend it highly for boys and girls who want something better than comic-book heroes and video-game battles, and for readers who are no longer children, but still yearn toward the hero we can each become.

(Reviewed by my 9 year old daughter)SPOILER ALERT! I would rate this book four and a half stars, but I can't so I give this book four stars. The setting is underground in the city of Ember, which is believed to be the only city existing. You do not know city of Ember is actually underground until the end of the book. You do know that there is no sun and the lights come on at 6:00AM and turn off at 9:00PM. The story takes place during the time the main characters are twelve years old. You also get jobs when you're twelve years old and you do not go to school. The characters visit the greenhouse, pipes works, there house, the supply store, and around the city during the book. This book does not remind me of anything I have ever seen or read.I had many feelings about the book as I read it such as, happy, sad, and suspenseful also surprised. I was sad when Lena’s grandma died. I was happy throughout the book. The book was suspenseful and surprising. When I finished I felt let down,because I wanted to know what was going to come next in the story. The main characters in the book feel scared, curious, and brave. The author wanted to show the characters curious because she wanted for the readers to feel the same way. The main supporting characters are Lena’s grandma,Doon’s dad,the Mayor,the Guards,and Lean’s baby sister Poppy. Lena’s family is her grandma and baby sister. Doons family is his dad. Lena is smart and focused. Doon is serious and kind. Lena is 12 years old and Doon is the same age. Lena has blonde hair. Doon has black hair. Lena likes running and Doon likes science.Lena and Doon are both the Main characters. Lena finds an important piece of paper in her closet. Her and Doon start figuring out clues that lead them into a cave where they sail to a new city. The major problem in this story is the lights going out forever. The steps that lead to the problem is the Mayor taking all the supplies, including taking light bulbs. Believe it or not they never solve the problem that’s for the next book. I enjoyed both of the characters. I loved the book. My favorite part is when the chapters leave off with cliff hanger. I do not want to change any part of the book, it is a great book. I recommend this book to everyone!

We were required to read this book for our 5th grade summer home work assignment . It was such a good book from start to finish I really enjoyed the book as well as my 10 year old . She’s reading it again

Jeanne’s engaging style and ability to create believable characters will make every reader long for the chance to be involved in something just as exciting. The City of Ember will make your heart stop, run, hide, and even bounce around. This is the best single back to back novel. It is equipped with all the excitement and tension that strings together a great book. Lina and Doon are relatable characters to many young children who wish to be like them when they grow up. I enjoyed The City of Ember in the way I enjoy a good dream. The simplicity yet complicated and graceful way the book attaches the reader gives them the feeling of immense wonder. I would highly recommend reading it as a child, teenager, or even an adult. This book is wonderful.

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Tried the author for the first time .. I am made to buy the whole series ..my 11year old says its Fantastic

A fun, easy to read tale with a good story and likeable characters.Suitable for children but enjoyable for adults as well.It draws you along with Lina and Doon as they puzzle things out to eventual triumph.