Movie vs Book The City of Ember

DuPrau, J. (2004). The City of Ember. New York: Random House.

(1). What did you like or dislike about the book?
I like that this book was a very unique story. The author used the element of suspense to keep readers hooked. I really cared about Lina and Doon and the hope they had for what was outside the city of Ember.

(2). What in your life may have influenced your reaction or response to this book?
This book reminded me of the mystery books I read as a child like Nancy Drew. I enjoy reading mysteries and that is why I liked the book so much.

(3). How would you compare this book to another book or books, or book or books by same author?
This book reminded me of one of my favorite books, Among the Hidden. In Among the Hidden two children try to do something very brave and The City of Ember two children also make a trip of bravery. Both children are forced to do something great in order to help others. These books are both well written with lots of suspense.

(4). What new thing (information or insight) did you learn about children's literature in reading this book?
I learned that it is fun to think of a fictional world and to think about what if this world existed. It is fun to get children involved in fantasy readings that take them on an adventure.

(5). How would you compare this to the movie?
I enjoyed watching the movie of this book. I thought it was very well done and followed closely with the book. They added and changed a few things but these did not change the story in a way that was disappointing. The movie did a good job adding a visual to the book.