Information about the title group: The Earth's water and oxygen supplies are at their limit. Life is only possible in hermetically sealed locations that are supplied by a vast underground network of vital resources. An annual selection process determines who must leave the Blue City. When Scarlett is chosen, her friendship with Prince is put to the test. He follows her. But deep underground, the showdown begins: a group attempts to escape the Pit, putting all of humanity in danger. Information about the series: Reading is fun - with exciting, informative, and controversial readings, the Cornelsen English Library series gradually introduces students to handling longer texts. The series is offered in three difficulty levels throughout the school years: 1. simpler readings, 2. readings of intermediate difficulty.