Title: City
of Ember
Author: Jeanne DuPrau
Reader: Wendy Dillon
Media: Digital Download
Publisher: Listening Library; Unabridged edition Year: 2006
ISBN: 978-0739331675
Genre: Fiction/Science
Fiction
This book is for Ages:
9 up
Awards: ALA Notable Book, Kirkus Editor’s Choice
AR Points: 9.0
Subjects/Themes: Dystopia, Government Control, Courage,
Family, Leadership,
Plot Summary: Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow have just
finished the 6th grade and have new jobs. Lina is a messenger, Doon works in the pipe
works. They live in the city of Ember in
year 241. Ember is a city without a sun
or moon. All light comes from lamps
powered by a generator. When the
generator begins to fail Doon is convinced the city is in grave danger. When Lina uncovers a mysterious message they
work together to find a way to save the city.
Review: This book is one of the reasons dystopian
or future imperfect books are so popular.
This is the perfect book for reader’s looking for something different. The unabridged audio book version is enhanced
with sound effects that bring the story to life. This is a diverting book for listening to on your
next road trip.
If you like this book
you may also like: The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau.
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