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by Jeanne DuPrau
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Reading is my ESCAPE from Reality!
Reading is my ESCAPE from Reality! rated it 10 years ago
“Father," said Doon as they hurried along, "the mayor is a fool, don't you think?" For a moment his father didn't answer. Then he said, "He's in a tough spot, son. What would you have him do?" "Not lie, at least," Doon said. "If he really has a solution, he should have told us. He shouldn't preten...
AmySea
AmySea rated it 10 years ago
I am having a hard time figuring out what to say about The City of Ember. I enjoyed the book. I liked the main characters, and I liked the supporting characters. I liked the dystopian aspects and the mystery aspects of the story, although Lina and Doon's efforts to decipher the message written on...
~Mairéad's Reading List~
~Mairéad's Reading List~ rated it 10 years ago
{February 2nd, 2015} MINI-REVIEW2.5 stars.“The day had a strange but comforting feel to it, like a rest between the end of one time and the beginning of another.”Considering I've seen the movie in bits and pieces, I could remember the scenes as I read through the book. There are differences between ...
Sarah's Library
Sarah's Library rated it 10 years ago
28/12 - I had a whole plan of what I was going to read, and when, going into the new year, but this has thrown a wrench into those plans. I had been looking forward to reading this for months, watching as it moved its way up through my suspended holds list, finally reaching the top yesterday. It was...
Pustu aprende a leer
Pustu aprende a leer rated it 12 years ago
Post apocalipsis para chavitos, o al menos eso parece el primer libro no se como sigan los demás. Esta bueno, pero si me parece que tiene unos plot holes importantes, pero si lo leen de morros seguro les va a gustar.
RoseInCanada
RoseInCanada rated it 12 years ago
The first thing to keep in mind when you are reading this book is that the target audience would be older children or very young adults. The two main characters are around 12 years old. That said, I am nowhere near the target audience and I thought it was a wonderful book. I would recommend it to...
The Classics Companion
The Classics Companion rated it 12 years ago
I really love this story... If anyone has seen the film and is thinking of reading the book, the book is FAR better.Although the film has it's merits (the plot is very much the same as the book), the film is severely limited in it's connection with the characters.Instead, the book provides the reade...
Beyond the Pages
Beyond the Pages rated it 12 years ago
I really love this story... If anyone has seen the film and is thinking of reading the book, the book is FAR better.Although the film has it's merits (the plot is very much the same as the book), the film is severely limited in it's connection with the characters.Instead, the book provides the reade...
TheTick
TheTick rated it 12 years ago
It's a fun, quick read that I'm sure my son will enjoy, if only I can get him to stop re-reading his Harry Potter books long enough to try it. I definitely want to know what else happens.
deborahmarkus7
deborahmarkus7 rated it 12 years ago
A terrific book, simply and beautifully written. I like books that make it clear there is (or could be, or should be) a sequel in the works, but don't drive the reader out of her mind by not answering *any* of the questions raised at the very beginning. (I'm sure it's not just YA books that often do...
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