The City of Ember
Modern-day classic The City of Ember is a stunning graphic novel! An underground city is doomed to darkness. Then, two kids discover a secret note that may have the answer to bring back the light . . . but is it too late save their home?
As the lights begin to flicker, Lina finds a message from the past that she's sure holds the secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must race against time to decipher the message before the lights go out on Ember forever!
When the The City of Ember first came out, it took young readers by storm! It was an instant hit and continues to be read by thousands of kids each month. Still releveant and timely, this graphic novel captures the beauty of Jeanne DuPrau's original vision with artist Niklas Asker who faithfully brings to life the glare of the lamps, the dinginess of the streets, and the brilliance of the first sunrise.
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Awards
Kentucky Bluegrass Master List - WINNER 2006
Kansas William White Award - WINNER 2006
Iowa Teen Book Award - NOMINEE 2006
Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award - NOMINEE 2006
Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award - NOMINEE 2005
Arkansas Charlie May Simon Award - WINNER 2005
West Virginia Children's Book Master List - NOMINEE 2005
Texas Lone Star Reading List - WINNER 2004
Florida Sunshine State Book Award - WINNER 2004
ALA Notable Children's Book - WINNER 2004