The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundredyears later the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. WhenLina f... » 

The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundredyears later the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. WhenLina finds part of an ancient message shes sure it holds a secret that willsave the city. She and her friend Doon must decipher the message before thelights go out on Ember forever This stunning debut novel offers refreshinglyclear writing and fascinating original characters.From the Hardcover edition. «