City of Ember, by Jeanne DuPrau
April 22nd, 2009
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau (F DuP)
The first in a thrilling science fiction series, this is the story of 12 year olds Lina and Doon and their struggle to save their dying city. Ember is a city of darkness; the only source of light is artificial powered by a generator beneath the city. But after hundreds of years the generator is falling apart. Food and supplies are scarce and blackouts are coming more frequently. Tension is rising , panic is just around the corner and it’s up to Lina and Doon to unravel they mystery that can save them all.
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