What is The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau about?

What is The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau about?

The story is about Ember, a post-apocalyptic underground city threatened by aging infrastructure and corruption. The young protagonist, Lina Mayfleet, and her friend, Doon Harrow (the second protagonist), follow clues left behind by the original builders of the City of Ember, to safety in the outside world.

Who are the 3 main characters in The City of Ember?

The City of Ember Characters

  • Lina Mayfleet. The novel’s protagonist; a 12-year-old girl.
  • Doon Harrow. One of the novel’s protagonists.
  • Mayor Cole. Ember’s mayor.
  • Looper Windley. A young man a few years older than Lina and Doon who works in the storerooms and runs a shop.
  • Mrs. Murdo.
  • The Builders.
  • Granny.
  • Lizzie Bisco.

How old should you be to read The City of Ember?

Most kids ages 8/9+ would enjoy this book, although older teens may find it too young for them. Overall, a pretty good read!

What inspired The City of Ember?

What inspired you to write “The City of Ember?” It had something to do with having grown up in a time being afraid of nuclear war. People building bomb shelters in their backyards, magazine articles on what the effects of nuclear war might be, that the human race might be wiped out, made a big impression.

How does city Ember end?

At the very very end, Mrs. Murdo is walking alone. The message that Lina and Doon toss down from the upper world falls at her feet, and she begins to untie it (and, presumably, to read it). Let’s rewind a bit: Lina and Doon and Poppy escape Ember—woohoo!

Is City of Ember scary?

CITY OF EMBER may be a little too scary for young children. Aside from a giant mole, who is really scary, the threats from the death of the generator and from the mayor and his goons are often intense enough to make you jump out of your seat.

Is City of Ember on Disney+?

Two teens must find the secret of their underground city’s existence before its light dies forever. Get Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+.

Is the movie City of Ember scary?

Is there a City of Ember 2?

The People of Sparks (The City of Ember Book 2)

How did the City of Ember series end?