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THE CITY of EMBER 1 Thanks to full-blooded characters every bit as compelling as the plot, Lina and Doons search parallels the universal adolescent quest for answers. --Publishers Weekly, Starred Well-paced, this contains a satisfying mystery, a breathtaking escape over rooftops in darkness, a harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher. The setting is well realized with the constraints of life in the city intriguingly detailed. The likable protagonists are not only courageous but also believably flawed by human pride, their weaknesses often complementing each other in interesting ways. --Kirkus Reviews, Starred While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description. DuPrau uses the puzzle, suspenseful action, and lots of evil characters to entice readers into the story. They will find the teen characters believable and gutsy. Part mystery, part adventure story. --Voice of Youth Advocates, Starred Rather than bogging down in explanations of how Ember came to be and how it functions, DuPrau allows the events of the story to convey the necessary information. Even the device of a hidden letter, complete with missing words, is used with such disarming forthrightness that readers will be eagerly deciphering it right alongside Doon and Lina. --The Horn Book Magazine 2 Doon reached INTO the bag and took out the last scrap of paper. He paused a minute, pressing it tightly in his hand. Go on, said the mayor. Read. Unfolding the paper, Doon read: Messenger. He scowled, crumpled the paper, and dashed it to the floor. Lina gasped; the whole class rustled in surprise. The mayor took a short breath and blinked furiously. Disgraceful, he said, glaring at Doon.