In Chapter 9 of City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau, Lina reveals the mysterious metal box—and the torn Instructions hidden inside. Doon realizes the message may be more important than they ever imagined. Together, they return to the dark, dangerous Pipeworks, determined to follow the clues and uncover Ember’s deepest secret. Will the Instructions lead them to a way out—or to more questions?

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