The City of Ember, by Jeanne DuPrau, is a story of the adventure 12 year old Lina and Doon partake in. Their city, Ember, is running out of supplies and the generator which runs the light source is getting old and causing the lights to go out. When Lina's sister accidentally discovers a document, Lina instinctively knows it is important. However, her baby sister has chewed and drooled on most of the paper; now Lina must decipher what was once written. Together, Lina and Doon solve the mystery of the document by asking some reliable townspeople. They soon discover that the document is instructions out of Ember! Gathering what they will need for their journey into the unknown, Lina, her baby sister, and Doon travel down the underground river to what they hope will be the city of light.
As a teacher I would use this book to further a discussion on reliable energy sources and sustainable cities. Together we would discuss if a place like Ember could really exist in the future, and if it would be a good idea.
The City of Ember. ISBN 0-375-82274-7. Jeanne DuPrau. 2003. IRA Children's Choice. Age 9-13. Science Fiction. Fantasy.
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