The city of Ember /

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by DuPrau, Jeanne,
[ 02. English Fiction ] Authors: DuPrau, Jeanne. Series: Book of Ember ; Published by : Random House , (New York :) Physical details: xii, 292 pages : map ; 21 cm. Subject(s): City dwellers | Ember (Imaginary place) | Fantasy | Messengers | Occupations | Quests (Expeditions) | Children's literature Year : 2003 02. English Fiction Item type : 02. English Fiction
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Parkdale Elementary School F DUP Available

"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.