City Of Ember -

: Humanity was to remain underground for exactly 200 years.

: By the time the story begins, the machinery is ancient and failing, leading to terrifying intermittent blackouts. City of Ember

The City of Ember is a middle-grade dystopian novel by Jeanne DuPrau, published in 2003, that has since become a staple of young adult literature. It depicts a society living in a massive underground city as a final refuge for humanity. 🔦 The Premise: A City Built to Last : Humanity was to remain underground for exactly 200 years

: A timed box was given to the first mayor, set to open after two centuries to reveal the way out. It depicts a society living in a massive

The narrative follows two twelve-year-olds who discover the secrets hidden within the city. The City of Ember Book Review | Common Sense Media