I watched the movie before I read the book. Usually I am disappointed, but this time I was pleasantly surprised! Even though there were quite a few differences between the movie and the book, I really did enjoy the book. I found it to be very light and easy reading. It is difficult for me to say anything about the plot ect as I already knew what was going to happen. I am looking forward to read the next in the series. ( )

I would have rated this 4 1/2 stars if I were able to on Goodreads. This is another book that I read because my son's class was reading it aloud. Wow. As an adult, I really enjoyed the book. Having said that, I understand why my 9 year old called it "disturbing." The notion of an underground city where supplies are dwindling and total darkness threatens to engulf everyone is pretty heavy for a third grader. I like the fact that it introduced some ideas of conservation, and I liked the problem-solving attitudes of the young main characters. The end left me with a fresh appreciation for the world we live in, and that can't be a bad thing. ( )

I first read this series when it was first published and really liked them. This audiobook was well done and I enjoyed revisiting the story.

FROM AMAZON: 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! This stunning debut novel offers refreshingly clear writing and fascinating, original characters. ( )

Siempre es de noche en Las Ascuas. La ciudad ha sido construida bajo tierra y las únicas luces que la iluminan doce horas al día provienen de las farolas. Más allá de la ciudad se encuentran las Regiones Desconocidas, que nadie ha explorado todavía. Los habitantes de Las Ascuas han vivido confortablemente durante doscientos cincuenta años, mientras sus comercios han estado bien abastecidos. Pero llega un día en que, poco a poco, dejan de estarlo; y para colmo las luces de las farolas y todos los focos empiezan a parpadear. Todos se preguntan qué pasará cuando el generador central, que funciona gracias a un río subterráneo, se estropee del toto. Lina, una niña de trece años, acaba de empezar a trabajar como mensajera, y ello le facilita el acceso a ciertos secretos. Su amigo Doon se ocupa de reparar las tuberías bajo tierra. Cuando la chica encuentra un papel que dice "Instrucciones para salir", poco a poco cae en la cuenta de que ahí puede haber una solución a los problemas. Ella y Doon aprovecharán sus respectivos oficios para tratar de hallar una salida a la desesperada situación en la que se encuentran.

Luke's 4th grade book