![]() As the strain of adding new members to its community begins to take its toll, the people of Sparks resort to survival instincts in an effort to conserve resources. Sparks glitters with its brilliant light, radiant color, and seemingly abundant resources. ![]() The world of Sparks stands in stark contrast to life in Ember. Having escaped from the underground world of Ember, Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow emerge into the post-disaster village of Sparks. Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow navigate this post-apocalyptic world in an attempt to decode a cryptic message that may save them all.įollowed by fellow Emberites, Lina and Doon emerge from the underground city and are taken in by the first town they encounter–but the additional population puts a strain on the town’s resources, inciting conflict. With the source of light waning, two young citizens take it upon themselves to unlock the secret to Ember’s mysterious past. The citizens of Ember live underground where they face daily blackouts, food shortages, and corrupt politicians. Jeanne DuPrau presents a colorless society with a bleak future in The City of Ember. ![]() In the underground city of Ember, young Lina and Doon struggle with clues in order to reveal both the history of their city and a way to save the population before their source of light dwindles away to nothing. ![]()
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