The City of Ember Complete Boxed Set: Four Books

The City of Ember Complete Boxed Set brings together all four books in the series, from Lina and Doon's search for a way out of Ember to the later adventures. It suits readers looking for the full sequence in one collection, though customer feedback includes reports that some copies may have an incomplete ending.

At a glance

Collects The City of Ember, The People of Sparks, The Diamond of Darkhold, and The Prophet of Yonwood.
The first book follows Lina and Doon as they investigate a message that may help their city survive its failing lights.
The listing suggests the books for readers aged 9–12 and grades 3–7.

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Pros and cons

Pros

All four named series books are brought together in one boxed set.
A single collection supports reading the sequence without sourcing each listed title separately.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Edition and publication
Publisher	Yearling
Publication date	May 3 2016
Language	English
Print length	352 pages

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	862 g
Dimensions	13.3 x 8 x 19.7 cm

Reader guidance
Suggested reading age	Customer suggested age: 9 - 12 years
Grade level	3 - 7

Identifiers
ISBN-10	9780399551642
ISBN-13	978-0399551642

What to know before buying

Customer feedback describes reports from some readers that the last book was incomplete and did not include its ending. The listing names all four books but does not clarify these reports, so check the selected edition and set contents if completeness is essential.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking the complete four-book City of Ember sequence in one purchase.
Families or classroom readers looking for an English-language adventure series suggested for ages 9–12.

Less suited to

Buyers who need confirmed assurance that their copy contains an intact ending to every book without first checking the edition.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 3,613 ratings

5 stars79%79%
4 stars15%15%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars0%0%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback describes the stories as engaging and enjoyable, with readers appreciating the series as a family read and a fit for some fifth graders. That enthusiasm makes the four-book collection appealing for a shared or sequential read, but reports that some copies do not contain the last book's ending are a practical concern for anyone seeking a complete reading experience. Aggregate ratings are broadly positive, but they do not resolve the reported completeness issue.

Positive themes

Customers describe the content and story as engaging, thrilling, and fun to read.
Some customers say the books work well as a family read and appeal to fifth graders.

Negative themes

Some customers report that the last book was incomplete and lacked its ending.

Frequently asked questions

Which books are included in the set?

The listing names The City of Ember, The People of Sparks, The Diamond of Darkhold, and The Prophet of Yonwood.

What age range is suggested?

The listing gives a customer-suggested reading age of 9–12 years and a grade level of 3–7. These are guidance, not a guarantee of suitability for every reader.

Is the ending of every book confirmed complete?

No. The product description lists all four books, but customer feedback includes reports that some copies had an incomplete final book. Check the selected edition if this matters to your purchase.