The City of Ember: 1

My son loved the story. He was so glued to the book that he completed the book in a day and also ordered it's second book

Superb. Simply superb. I have never read this book before and when my father suggested it to me I was reluctant to read it because I thought it would not be nice.But it was superb.simply superb.

My daughter actually liked reading it but part 2 isn't available

Tried the author for the first time .. I am made to buy the whole series ..my 11year old says its Fantastic

If a children's book can only be enjoyed by children you can't say that book excellent. This book is amazing. The pace, writing style, words. If you have already watched the movei then you should give it a try. The book is far better than movie.

took forever to reach me but a great book for kids.

this is a great book.It is unique and awesome.Even teens would love to read this .Great work by the authorThe whole series of ember is good

I have booked the paper book, but got only online. Not available to refund the amount..

Délai de livraison respecté. Ouvrage conforme à la commande.

The City of Ember is a rule-bound place, where all the lights go out at 9 each night, everyone rises early for breakfast, and careful recycling is a way of life. Lately, though, the lights have begun flickering. Supplies are shorter each year, and some foods are no longer available. Until their 12th year, the children of the City of Ember go to school. But at the end of that year, they are assigned the jobs they will do for years after, perhaps to the end of their lives. Lina yearns to be a Messenger, running free in the streets, learning the secrets of the city. Doon wants desperately to be an electrician's assistant or a pipeworker, because he dreams of fixing the ancient, failing generators of the city. When each receives the assignment the other wants, they switch jobs, and begin a conspiracy that will not end until they learn how to save the entire city. Along the way, they solve an ancient puzzle, defeat the greed and subterfuge of the Mayor and his minions, and discover a much wider world than either had ever dreamed existed. When I read children's literature, I look for more than a tale well told. Juvenile science fiction is not hard to come by, especially today in the age of Harry Potter. But fiction that lauds heroism (particularly the kind of courage which every child will have an opportunity to demonstrate), extolls the value of friendship, and shows when adult precepts and rules are worthwhile, and how to tell when they are not - that is uncommon. (Those qualities form the foundation of the Harry Potter stories, too, and explain the widespread appeal of the boy wizard and his friends.) The City of Ember has that same appeal. Doon and Lina are courageous; they do things children would do, yet also show judgement, persistence and intelligence. These are kids who love their parents, and still see that they must take extraordinary steps outside the regimented life they have led. In the end, they do save their city, and if they do not battle great evil, they do encounter and overcome the kind of petty nastiness that is far more common in the world. On Kindle, the book loses none of its original charm, with the possible exception of the maps and notes. Where these extend across the page, they are difficult to enjoy, even in Zoom mode. The book works best in tandem with its sequel, The People of Sparks: The Second Book of Ember (Books of Ember) . Together, they are an interesting story - even for an adult. I recommend it highly for boys and girls who want something better than comic-book heroes and video-game battles, and for readers who are no longer children, but still yearn toward the hero we can each become.

Good shipping, book undamaged and great book Reccomend

Beun libro, corto pero lindo, no te tardas mas de una semana en leerlo. El libro en si biene en buenas condiciones, buen ensamblaje de tapa dura, de buen tamaño, las paginas de buena calidad.

Jeanne’s engaging style and ability to create believable characters will make every reader long for the chance to be involved in something just as exciting. The City of Ember will make your heart stop, run, hide, and even bounce around. This is the best single back to back novel. It is equipped with all the excitement and tension that strings together a great book. Lina and Doon are relatable characters to many young children who wish to be like them when they grow up. I enjoyed The City of Ember in the way I enjoy a good dream. The simplicity yet complicated and graceful way the book attaches the reader gives them the feeling of immense wonder. I would highly recommend reading it as a child, teenager, or even an adult. This book is wonderful.