THE CITY OF EMBER
BOOK REPORT
Who wrote The City of Ember?
What year was The City of Ember published?
Remember to answer in full sentences.
If your aunt or uncle, grandma or grandpa asked you, “What is The City of Ember about?” how would you answer?
Answer this in about 10-15 sentences.
You do not have to give every detail, just an “overview.”
Think about:
The normal world of Ember (before anything really exciting happens)
The call to adventure: what changes everything?
The adventure, what happens along the way (after the call, before the Big Climax).
The Big Climax!
The return
Tell about Lina.
Describe her character. What’s she like?
Write about one or two important things that happen to her in the story.
Tell about Doon.
Describe his character. What’s he like?
Write about one or two important things that happen to him in the story.
Write about one of the minor characters in the book.
How did this character fit into the story?
Write about a second minor character.
How did this character fit into the story?
Today you drew a picture from the book.
Describe what you drew.
Tell why you chose this scene.
Tell how the 100 old people and the 100 babies got to Ember.
Why do you think The Builders created Ember?
What might have been happening on the surface of the Earth?
Why were the babies taken to Ember to have no memories or knowledge about the world before Ember?
Were The Builders successful? Did they achieve their goal?
Lina and Doon’s adventure continues for two more books.
In 5-10 sentences, imagine what might happen next for them.
Relax, there’s no “right” answer. Use your imagination!
A+ BONUS QUESTION: Look up the word ember.
Google: ember definition kids
What does ember mean?
Why do you think The Builders (and the author) called the city “Ember”?
