Book Description
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!

About the Author
Jeanne DuPrau has been a teacher, an editor, and a technical writer. Jeanne DuPrau is the author of The City of Ember and its sequel, The People of Sparks. She lives in Menlo Park, CA, where she keeps a big garden and a small dog.