The 'City of Ember'

Version: Unabridged
Author: Jeanne DuPrau
Narrator: Wendy Dillon
Genres: Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Listening Library
Date: April 2006
Length: 6 hours, 51 minutes
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Overview

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 flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she's sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must decipher the message before the lights go out on Ember forever! This stunning debut novel offers refreshingly clear writing and fascinating, original characters.

Selected Reviews

Good, Easy Sci-Fi

by Mickey Way
  • Book Rating: 4/5

The City of Ember

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 5/5

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Reviews (4)

Good, Easy Sci-Fi

Written by Mickey Way on December 19th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Although this story is written at an adolescent level, it is a very good sci-fi story of imagination. The credibility of how life continues in the City of Ember is well explained and believable. This one is good for all ages and worth a listen. I liked it enough to wish that Simply Audiobooks had ALL of the books in this series.

The City of Ember

Written by Anonymous on October 13th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

A wonderfully creative story for adults and children alike. The author's descriptive words easily painted an image of the city in my mind. Great book for a family to listned to on a road trip.

The City of Ember

Written by Cindy Reilly on September 26th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

My family and I truly enjoyed this book! The plot was amazing and the concepts unique. Younger audiences can comprehend it easily. My 9 year old loved it!

Interesting....

Written by Dan Pressley on August 21st, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I thought the story was interesting and a study in what would happen if generations of people had never known the outside world. It was certainly written and read in a children's tone but entertaining nonetheless.

Selected Reviews

Good, Easy Sci-Fi

by Mickey Way
  • Book Rating: 4/5

The City of Ember

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 5/5

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Author Details

Author Details

DuPrau, Jeanne

Jeanne DuPrau is the author of "The New York Times"bestseller "The City of Ember" and its companion "The People of Sparks". She lives in Menlo Park, California, and drives a hybrid car that runs on a combination of gas and electricity.