The City of Ember is a children's science fiction novel that tells the story of young Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow, who live in the city of Ember, designed by "The Builders" hundreds of years ago. Lately the city has been running out of supplies, and when Lina and Doon discover a forgotten box that contains instructions for how to leave Ember, they know they must follow them in an attempt to save the city.
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