num_pages: 270
description: Ember is the only light in a dark world. But when its lamps begin to flicker, two friends must race to escape the dark. This highly acclaimed adventure series is a modern-day classic—with over 4 MILLION copies sold!  The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to dim. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. Now, she and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues to keep the lights on. If they succeed, they will have to convince everyone to follow them into danger. But if they fail? The lights will burn out and the darkness will close in forever. Nominated to 28 State Award Lists!An American Library Association Notable Children’s BookA New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing SelectionA Kirkus Reviews Editors’ ChoiceA Child Magazine Best Children’s BookA Mark Twain Award WinnerA William Allen White Children’s Book Award Winner “A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau’s book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and  readers wanting more .” — USA Today “An  electric debut .” — Publishers Weekly,  Starred  “While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is  rich with description .” — VOYA,  Starred “A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher.” — Kirkus Reviews,  Starred
language: English
title: The City of Ember
titlecomplete: The City of Ember (Book of Ember, #1)
characters: Doon Harrow, Lina Mayfleet
genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Dystopia, Young Adult, Post Apocalyptic, Childrens, Adventure, Fantasy, Middle Grade, School
ratings_count: 275918
series: Book of Ember 
awards: awardedAt: 1041408000000
name: California Book Award
category: Young Adult (Silver), awardedAt: 1136102400000
name: Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award
category: Grade 6-9, awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: Rhode Island Teen Book Award, awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award, name: Child Magazine Best Book of the Year, awardedAt: 1072944000000
name: Sunshine State Young Readers Award
category: Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8, awardedAt: 1136102400000
name: Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award, awardedAt: 1167638400000
name: New Mexico Land of Enchantment Award
category: Young Adult, awardedAt: 1072944000000
name: Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature, awardedAt: 1072944000000
name: Chapman Award for Shared Reading
category: Fiction, awardedAt: 1136102400000
name: William Allen White Children's Book Award, awardedAt: 1136102400000
name: Washington State Sasquatch Award, awardedAt: 1546329600000
name: Bluestem Book Award, awardedAt: 1136102400000
name: Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award
publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers