DuPrau, Jeanne,

The city of Ember / Jeanne DuPrau. - First deluxe edition. - New York : Random House , c2003. - xii, 292 pages : map ; 21 cm. - Book of Ember ; bk. 1. .

"Originally published in hardcover in the United States in slightly different form by Random House Children's Books, New York, in 2003"--Title page verso. Includes a preview of the second Book of Ember, The People of Sparks. Includes new introduction and new bonus story: On the day of the bombs.

In the year 241, twelve-year-old Lina trades jobs on Assignment Day to be a Messenger to run to new places in her decaying but beloved city, perhaps even to glimpse Unknown Regions.

ISBN: 0385371357 (pbk.) 9780385371353 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2002010239

Subjects--Topical Terms:
City dwellers
Ember (Imaginary place)
Fantasy
Messengers
Occupations
Quests (Expeditions)
Children's literature