payment page
Study Tools
Overview
The City of Ember is the first book published in Jeanne DuPrau’s New York Times bestselling Books of Ember series for young adults
. Set in Ember, a crumbling underground city, the 2003 post-apocalyptic novel follows young protagonists Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow as they attempt to solve a series of clues to escape to the world beyond Ember. The City of Ember was adapted into a movie in 2008.Read the full book summary, the full book analysis, and explanations of important quotes from The City of Ember.
