City Of Ember

This year, we are also reading a book called City Of Ember. It is about a girl named Lina, and a boy called Doon. They are slowly uncovering the secrets of Ember. And, to tell the truth, there are many tiny secrets of Ember. There are other characters, too.Granny, Mrs Murdo, Looper, Lizzie, Poppy, the mayor, and the guards.

The City of Ember was built for a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, supplies are  running low and terrifying blackouts are sweeping through the streets,. It's only a matter of time before the lights go out and never come back on again. When Lina finds part of a secret message, she's sure it holds a clue that will save Ember. She enlists her friend Doon, and together they 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. But if they fail? The lights will burn out and the darkness will close in forever. It says in the blurb.