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“Maybe there was no happily ever after [...] but there was happiness sometimes and she had it now, doing what she knew she was born for.”

Quote by Jeanne DuPrau

Book:The City of Ember Complete Series

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The City of Ember Complete Series

The City of Ember Complete Series is a young adult science fiction series that combines elements of mystery, adventure, and dystopian fiction. The series follows the story of a young girl named Lina Mayfleet and her friend Doon Harrow, who live in the underground city of Ember. As they grow up, they discover that Ember is running out of fuel and must find a way to escape before the city is engulfed in darkness. The series explores themes of courage, friendship, and the search for truth amidst a world that is shrouded in mystery. more

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Jeanne DuPrau is an American science fiction author, best known for her novel 'The Uglies' which is the first book in the 'Uglies' trilogy. The book tells the story of a group of children who rebuild civilization after a nuclear war. more

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