The City of Ember Series

By Jeanne DuPrau

Series Includes (in order): The City of Ember, The People of Sparks, The prophet of Yonwood, and The Diamond of Darkhold

The plot revolves around an underground city that was built to save the human race from total destruction in the last great world war. The main characters are eleven years old. I think this book is great for children, it does deal with end of the world themes, and wars with total destruction, but contains no graphic violence. Children do get in perilous situations, but not too intense for children. This book series deals with the issues of controlling anger, how to know right from wrong, and how to resolve conflict.

Overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Morality: Teaches good morals such as how to get along with others and resolve conflict, No sexuality.

Language: Some inappropriate use of the word 'Lord'

Violence: Talk of wars, some fights and brawls but no graphic violence.

Age appropriate: 10 and up