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The City of Ember Deluxe Edition
Contributor(s): DuPrau, Jeanne (Author)

ISBN: 0385371357 ISBN-13: 9780385371353
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 2013
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Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - Survival Stories
- Juvenile Fiction | Science Fiction - General
- Juvenile Fiction | Dystopian

Dewey: FIC

Age Level: 8-12

Grade Level: 3-7

Lexile Measure: 680(Not Available)

Series: Book of Ember

Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 8.25" L (0.70 lbs) 320 pages

Features: Ikids, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 69274
Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 9.0

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
Celebrate a modern-day classic with this DELUXE EDITION, which includes an introduction by Jeanne DuPrau and a brand-new story 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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