--- product_id: 469744438 title: "The City of Ember Deluxe Edition: The First Book of Ember" brand: "jeanne duprau" price: "€ 13.13" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/469744438-the-city-of-ember-deluxe-edition-the-first-book-ember store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The City of Ember Deluxe Edition: The First Book of Ember **Brand:** jeanne duprau **Price:** € 13.13 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The City of Ember Deluxe Edition: The First Book of Ember by jeanne duprau - **How much does it cost?** € 13.13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/469744438-the-city-of-ember-deluxe-edition-the-first-book-ember) ## Best For - jeanne duprau enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jeanne duprau brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The City of Ember Deluxe Edition: The First Book of Ember ## Images ![The City of Ember Deluxe Edition: The First Book of Ember - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719XCFh9foL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it😍 *by S***L on Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024* Super good book. My daughter loved it and read the rest of the series too. Fun and interesting. Recommend for mystery book lovers! 10/10👍💯 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book *by E***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024* We were required to read this book for our 5th grade summer home work assignment . It was such a good book from start to finish I really enjoyed the book as well as my 10 year old . She’s reading it again ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book that reminds me of Ella Enchanted, Walk Two Moons and Hatchet! *by F***E on Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2015* I. The Beginning: Did It Hook Me?It actually did. I was curious to see why the "Builders" would go to such extreme lengths to have a society live on the basis of a lie, hoping they would somehow make it to the world above. It seemed like a far-fetched idea at the beginning of the book, but as it continued I easily suspended belief.❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤II. The Characters: Could I Relate to Them?Absolutely. I absolutely loved Lina, Doon (can't figure out how his name is pronounced lol), her grandmother, and Poppy. I do feel the woman she ends up moving in with could've been fleshed out more (forgot her name), but overall the characters had "weight" to them.This book, while for children, was a great read because the characters not only behaved as children, but took on adult responsibilities as Ember dictated. I loved seeing Lina as a responsible mother figure for her mother, but also child enough to buy the colored pencils.Doon was such a lovable character. He honestly feels like the one person every child wants that believes their crazy/outlandish ideas and listens. I felt for him, related to his anger he felt and how he wanted to be taken seriously. I feel in so many ways I am like Doon and really loved his story.Grandmother was an absolute joy, though her exit from the book did seem sudden and underdeveloped. I liked her madness; it seemed real and added a certain suspense to the novel.Overall, this book is a very solid read.❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤III. The Plot: Was It Well Paced?Absolutely! I was frustrated because I didn't have much time to commit to this book initially, but I was finally able to sit down and get into it (on March 6, 2015) it finished it that day! This book has no lags, isn't necessarily action packed, but makes use of every sentence.This book was refreshing and warm. I felt like the author wrote it with her heart, body and soul; if I had read this as a child, I am sure it would've been one of my favorites. I mean, I'm an adult and I love this book!The alternative POV's are executed perfectly in this book. In some books, actually in many current YA books, can be tedious and gimmicky. The dual-narrative in this book is necessary to tell two different stories about two people who have the audacity to pay attention and hope for more.This book is a new favorite of mine.❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤IV. World Building: Did I "Get" It?There were some plot holes, but I figure they will be answered in the second book. Overall, I understood the society of Ember and have a general idea of how it works. It would've been nice to get the reasoning for the jobs in Ember, along with the significance of kids starting work at age 12, but these weren't major issues of mine. I don't understand how Doon and Lina were able to see Ember from above, but the people of Ember couldn't see the sky far above them. Also, if they can drop a note into Ember, how is it rain or other things don't fall into the city?❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤V. The Ending: Did It Make Sense?It did. This is the kind of book that makes you want to read the next one. I wanted to know more about Lina's caregiver, but the story line didn't go that way; I can't wait to see what happens in book two!❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤VI. OverallThis is a very solid read that not only left me smiling, but has me anxious to read the next book in the series!I highly recommend! ## Frequently Bought Together - Random House Books for Young Readers The City of Ember - Oranges in No Man's Land by Elizabeth Laird - Paperback - Orion Children's The Boy At the Back of the Class --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/469744438-the-city-of-ember-deluxe-edition-the-first-book-ember](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/469744438-the-city-of-ember-deluxe-edition-the-first-book-ember) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-11-12*