1. The City of Ember By Jeanne DuPrau

2. City of Ember NOTES: The City
Underground
Colorless
Bleak
Source of light is dwindling
Blackouts
Food shortages
Corrupt politicians
Mysterious past
Cryptic message

3. Post-Apocalyptic World
No technology
Limited resources
Live in fear
Mistrust of power (authority)
Slow progress
New sources for food
New sources for electricity
Strong family connections & friendships
Apocalypse: total devastation; doom

4. Electricity City electricity powered by generators
Generators powered by water – hydroelectricity
City has a river channeled through tunnels
Job assignments in the tunnels are labeled as: pipeworks laborers

5. Assignments Greenhouse helper Timekeeper’s assistant Messenger
Pipeworks laborer
Trash sifter
Mold scraper
Doctor’s assistant
Cart puller
Street sweeper
Building repair assistant
Light director
Supply depot clerk
Electrician’s helper
Storeroom worker