The City of Ember, by Jeanne DuPrau
by Dear Librarian
In the city of Ember there is no sky: the city is covered, and day and night are regulated by the lights flickering above. When the electricity goes out–which is often–the city is pitch black. And it’s not fun when this happens. What’s worse is the way in which one receives their job in Ember. On graduation day, the mayor brings a sack filled with slips containing various jobs. Twelve year old members of Ember draw out of this sack to get your job. Imagine getting the job that requires you to clean the sewage pipes! What would you do…?!
