{"product_id":"the-city-of-ember-9780375822735","title":"The City of Ember","description":"\u003cb\u003eEmber is the only light in a dark world. But when its lamps begin to flicker, two friends must race to escape the dark. This highly acclaimed adventure series is a modern-day classic--with over 4 MILLION copies sold  \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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 dim. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she's sure it holds a secret that will save the city. Now, she and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues to keep the lights on. If they succeed, they will have to convince everyone to follow them into danger. But if they fail? The lights will burn out and the darkness will close in forever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominated to 28 State Award Lists \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn American Library Association Notable Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Kirkus Reviews Editors' Choice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Child Magazine Best Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Mark Twain Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA William Allen White Children's Book Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A realistic post-apocalyptic world. 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