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Courtney asked this question about The City of Ember (Book of Ember, #1):
Without spoilers: could someone tell me exactly what this book is about? How old are Lina and Doon (they're labeled as children). I'm concerned, I do not want to read another book told from a child's POV. Thanks!
Liam Murray An underground city, the titular City of Ember, has been constructed and stocked with enough supplies to last two centuries. In the Builders' original…moreAn underground city, the titular City of Ember, has been constructed and stocked with enough supplies to last two centuries. In the Builders' original plan, the mayor also possesses a box containing instructions for the citizens regarding the exodus route; however, over the course of time the box gets lost and forgotten. Over 241 years later, the city's infrastructure is failing: the power generator is causing more and more frequent blackouts, and the food rations are dwindling. The protagonists are two 12-year-olds, Lina Mayfleet and her friend Doon Harrow, who discover the box and take it upon themselves to piece the instructions back together.

This is a book intended for children. I personally felt that the book had a wonderful premise and setting but was ruined by poor character development. It's worth a read, but don't expect this book to wow you.(less)
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The City of Ember
by Jeanne DuPrau
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