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The City of Ember

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A modern-day classic. This highly acclaimed adventure series about two friends desperate to save their doomed city has captivated kids and teachers alike for almost fifteen years and has sold over 3.5 MILLION copies!
 
The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues before the lights go out on Ember forever!
 
Nominated to 28 State Award Lists!
An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book
A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection
A Kirkus Reviews Editors’ Choice
A Child Magazine Best Children’s Book
A Mark Twain Award Winner
A William Allen White Children’s Book Award Winner
 
“A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau’s book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more.” —USA Today
 
“An electric debut.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred
 
“While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.” —VOYA, Starred
 
“A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred

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Series: Ember Publisher: Random House Children's Books

Kindle Book

  • Release date: May 13, 2003

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780375890802
  • Release date: May 13, 2003

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780375890802
  • File size: 7782 KB
  • Release date: May 13, 2003

PDF ebook

  • ISBN: 9780375890802
  • File size: 1498 KB
  • Release date: May 13, 2003

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Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook
PDF ebook

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:5
Lexile® Measure:680
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:3-4

A modern-day classic. This highly acclaimed adventure series about two friends desperate to save their doomed city has captivated kids and teachers alike for almost fifteen years and has sold over 3.5 MILLION copies!
 
The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues before the lights go out on Ember forever!
 
Nominated to 28 State Award Lists!
An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book
A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection
A Kirkus Reviews Editors’ Choice
A Child Magazine Best Children’s Book
A Mark Twain Award Winner
A William Allen White Children’s Book Award Winner
 
“A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau’s book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more.” —USA Today
 
“An electric debut.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred
 
“While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.” —VOYA, Starred
 
“A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred

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  • Details

    Publisher:
    Random House Children's Books

    Kindle Book
    Release date: May 13, 2003

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9780375890802
    Release date: May 13, 2003

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9780375890802
    File size: 7782 KB
    Release date: May 13, 2003

    PDF ebook
    ISBN: 9780375890802
    File size: 1498 KB
    Release date: May 13, 2003

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
    PDF ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 5
    Lexile® Measure: 680
    Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    Text Difficulty: 3-4
  • Reviews
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