Jeanne Duprau

Cuando Lina y Doon consiguieron salir al exterior y llegar a Sparks después de un peligroso viaje bajo tierra, también lograron hacer llegar el mensaje que salvaría la vida de los 400 habitantes de la ciudad subterranea de Las Ascas: "Todo es muy verde y muy grande, y la luz viene del cielo". Pero la calurosa acogida que la gente del poblado de Sparks proporciona a los dos niños, se ira transformando en desconfianza, extrañeza e incluso odio cuando el resto de Las Ascuas se presenta en busca de ayuda...

Many hundreds of years ago the city of Ember was created by the Builders to contain everything needed for human survival It worked but now the storerooms are almost out of food crops are blighted corruption is spreading through the city and worst of all the lights are failing Soon Ember could be engulfed by darkness But when two children Lina and Doon discover fragments of an ancient parchment they begin to wonder if there could be a way out of Ember Can they decipher the words from long ago and find a new future for everyone Will the people of Ember listen to them

Mientras Las Ascuas se desdibuja y oscurece, el libro se enriquece en sí mismo… Parte misterio, parte historia y aventura, esta novela provee de ciencia ficción a aquellos a quienes no les gusta la c

Duff Pringle has bought his first car. (Used.) Hes got six days to drive 3,000 miles cross-country to California and start a new hi-tech job that will make him wealthy. (Sort of.) Nothing can stop him. (Or can it?) Uh-oh . . . CAR TROUBLE. Duffs Ford Escort barely makes it a hundred miles from home before breaking down. Whats he supposed to do? Hes promised his new boss hell be there by Monday. But hes also promised himself that hell make this journey by car, so he can really see the country. Using his laptop and some quick thinking, he pieces together a way to continue his trip. What he doesnt plan on are the people he meets along the road. Theres Stu, a hitchhiker with a secret; Bonnie, an aspiring singer with a con artist for a mother; two thugs looking for a trunkful of cash; and Moony, the terrier prone to carsickness.

Since 2003, readers of all ages have been captivated by Jeanne DuPraus bestselling dystopian story about a doomed city and the two children determined to escape it. Now new and old fans alike can celebrate The City of Ember with this deluxe edition, which includes an introduction by the author and a brand-new story!

With more than 3.5 million copies sold, the City of Ember books are modern-day classics. Lina and Doons heart-pounding journey to save their people has captivated readers around the world, and the four adventures are bound together here for the very first time!Escape the Dark. Discover the Adventure.The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. But now with terrifying blackouts sweeping through the streets, Lina and Doon know its only a matter of time before the lights go out and never come back on again. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she and Doon explore long-forgotten parts of their dying city as they race to solve the mystery. If they succeed, they will have to convince everyone to follow them into danger and an exciting new world. But if they fail? The lights will burn out and the darkness will close in forever.The series begins with the groundbreaking dystopian novel The City of Ember, the story of a girl, a boy, and their beleaguered city. Through the sequel, The People of Sparks, the satisfying conclusion, The Diamond of Darkhold, and the prequel,The Prophet of Yonwood, author Jeanne DuPrau offers a vision of hope that, while sometimes flickering against the darkness, ultimately shines through, like the bright dawning of a new world.

The action is on the page, on your device, and out of this world! This multiplatform series is part sci-fi, all action-adventure. And you dont have long to waitsix books are coming all in one year! Earth is in danger! The only thing that can save our planet are six essential elements that can fuse into a new source of clean energy. But the elements are scattered throughout the galaxy. And its up to the Voyagersa team of four remarkable kids and an aliento gather them all and return to Earth. The Voyagers fifth stop is Planet Tundra and it may look like a giant marshmallow, but this is no winter wonderlandits a winter nightmare! This frozen landscape is the deadliest the Voyagers have encountered yet. Then, when the Omega team finds themselves in trouble, only Team Alpha can save them. But if the tables were turned, would the Omegas do the same? Do you have what it takes to be a Voyager? Find out at VoyagersHQ.com.

From the bestselling author of The City of Ember comes a post-apocalyptic story set hundreds of years in the future, where life is simple and modern conveniences are a thing of the past until a boy enchanted by technology is forced to choose between doing the right thing for his community and pursuing his dreams of adventure.WELCOME TO THE FUTURE.There are no cars, planes, television, or smart phones. Climate change wreaked havoc on Earth hundreds of years ago, and now people live a simpler life. Then thirteen-year-old Keith uncovers a secret. Its a mysterious mission known only as Project F. Its advanced, its scientific, and its going to change the world. Its exactly the kind of adventure Keith has always longed to be a part of.And what is adventure without a little danger, right? But how much danger is Keith willing to risk? For himself? For his family? For his community? For the entire world?Jeanne DuPraus The City of Ember was an instant hit when it arrived on bookshelves. It has become a modern classic beloved by readers selling hundreds of thousands of copies a year! In her latest novel, she explores timely questions about the Earth and our use of its resources. A bold novel, Project F asks how much you are willing to risk to save the future.

Many hundreds of years ago, the city of Ember was created by the Builders to contain everything needed for human survival. It worked - but now the storerooms are almost out of food, crops are blighted, corruption is spreading through the city and worst of all - the lights are failing. Soon Ember could be engulfed by darkness-But when two children, Lina and Doon, discover fragments of an ancient parchment, they begin to wonder if there could be a way out of Ember. Can they decipher the words from long ago and find a new future for everyone? Will the people of Ember listen to them?

When the people of the underground city of Ember follow Lina and Doon to the surface, little prepares them for what they will encounter. Leaving behind the darkness that has been their home for generations, they discover a world of colour, warmth and light. The people of the small village of Sparks seem willing to help them . . . at first . . . but life on the surface has its dark side too. Before long the villagers of Sparks become more reluctant to share their precious resources with the strange, new underground people. Lina and Doon watch in horror as the differences between the two groups grow into resentment, anger and hate. Somehow they must help overcome the distrust and bring the people of Ember and Sparks together.

A prequel to the modern-day classic The City of Ember. This highly acclaimed adventure series has captivated kids and teachers alike for almost fifteen years and has sold over 3.5 MILLION copies! Nickie will grow up to be one of the first citizens of the city of Ember. But for now, shes an eleven-year-old girl whose father was sent away on some mysterious government project. So when the opportunity to move presents itself, Nickie seizes it. But her new town of Yonwood, North Carolina, isnt what shed anticipated. Its a place full of suspicion and mistrust, where one persons visions of fire and destruction have turned the towns citizens against each other. Nickie explores the oddities around herher great-grandfathers peculiar journals, a reclusive neighbor who studies the heavens, a strange boy who is fascinated with snakesall while keeping an eye out for ways to help the world. Or is it already too late to avoid a devastating war? Praise for the City of Ember books:Nominated to 28 State Award Lists!An American Library Association Notable Childrens BookA New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing SelectionA Kirkus Reviews Editors ChoiceA Child Magazine Best Childrens BookA Mark Twain Award WinnerA William Allen White Childrens Book Award Winner A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPraus book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more. USA Today An electric debut. Publishers Weekly, Starred While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description. VOYA, Starred A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher. Kirkus Reviews, Starred

A modern-day classic. This highly acclaimed adventure series about two friends desperate to save their doomed city has captivated kids and teachers alike for almost fifteen years and has sold over 3.5 MILLION copies! Lina and Doon escaped the dying city of Ember and led their people to the town of Sparks. But they soon discover that winter is harsh aboveground. When Doon finds a book with torn pages that hints at a mysterious device from the Builders, it doesnt take much for him to convince Lina to join him for one last adventure in the city of Ember. But whatand whowill they find when they return? Praise for the City of Ember books: Nominated to 28 State Award Lists!An American Library Association Notable Childrens BookA New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing SelectionA Kirkus Reviews Editors ChoiceA Child Magazine Best Childrens BookA Mark Twain Award WinnerA William Allen White Childrens Book Award Winner A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPraus book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more. USA Today An electric debut. Publishers Weekly, Starred While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description. VOYA, Starred A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher. Kirkus Reviews, Starred

Únete a la misión. Salva el mundo.Un libro con multiplataforma online interactiva mediante la que podrás unirte a la tripulación Voyagers y convertirte en protagonista de la aventura.El planeta Tundra podra tener el aspecto de una gigantesca nube de azucar, pero no se trata de un paraiso invernal. ¡Es una pesadilla invernal! Este paisaje helado es el mas mortifero de cuantos han conocido hasta ahora los Viajeros del Espacio. La situacion no podria ser mas peligrosa...¿O si?Cuando los miembros del equipo Omega se encuentran con problemas, solo el equipo Alfa podra ayudarlos. Pero si fuera al contrario, ¿los Omega harian lo mismo?¿Y tu, vas a ayudar?Descifra los codigos del libro, desbloquea los juegos, unete a las misiones ultra secretas de los Voyagers y explora las profundidades del espacio.

Únete a la misión. Salva el mundo. Un libro con multiplataforma online interactiva mediante la que podrás unirte a la tripulación Voyagers y convertirte en protagonista de la aventura. El planeta Tundra podra tener el aspecto de una gigantesca nube de azucar, pero no se trata de un paraiso invernal. ¡Es una pesadilla invernal! Este paisaje helado es el mas mortifero de cuantos han conocido hasta ahora los Viajeros del Espacio. La situacion no podria ser mas peligrosa... ¿O si? Cuando los miembros del equipo Omega se encuentran con problemas, solo el equipo Alfa podra ayudarlos. Pero si fuera al contrario, ¿los Omega harian lo mismo? ¿Y tu, vas a ayudar?Descifra los codigos del libro, desbloquea los juegos, unete a las misiones ultra secretas de los Voyagers y explora las profundidades del espacio.