The City of Ember is written by Jeanne DuPrau.
This is the story of two 12 year old friends who live in the City of Ember. Their names are Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow.
They live in a city that was built by the 'builders' which was to help the human race survive. Unfortunately, the city has become so old that the electric system and the lights are beginning to fail. Doon was very worried about the future of the city.
Lina's baby sister, Poppy, found a very important piece of paper that seemed to be instructions of some sort, but she chewed on the paper, which made them almost impossible to read.
This is an excellent story for children aged 7 years old up, and even adults have loved this book. When it is read aloud, you just want to keep on listening to find out what is going to happen next.
"When we got to the last page, we just wanted to start reading the next book in the series" - Aria, Ava, Floyd, Archie, Angus and Nick.
"I really like how this story ended," Kade, Lochie and Logan
"We liked when they discovered movable light," Caitlyn and Luca.
"I liked the part when Poppy when found the important piece of paper." - Olive
"I liked it when they were successful following the instructions" - Emily
"I liked it when they dropped the letter and it landed on the street." - Katie
"I liked it when they found the diary" - Amelia
"I liked assignment day when Lina and Doon got their jobs" - Grace
"I was worried when Lina was chased by the guards." - Madison
"It was wonderful to have students hanging on every word and desperate to hear the story each day." - Mrs May
Mrs. May, you are a star! All of your students are so engaged with the books you read to them, which must surely encourage their independent reading. Reading opens up so many fascinating worlds. I am sure all your students belong to the local library too. The range and choice of books there is outstanding. From one happy Nana who still reads a lot and who is still loving learning.
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