The City of Ember
by Jeanne DuPrau • Book 1 of the Books of Ember Series
“In the city of Ember, the sky was always dark. The only light came from great... read more
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- Grade
- 4-12
- Genre
- Adventure
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 2003
Word Count 59,937
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 680L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 69274
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Series: Books of Ember
- Elementary BOB 20-21
- Current PAUSD Lit List
- 6th Grade LDG
- 3rd-5th Grade
- Revised PAUSD Lit List - Grade 6
- Ratteree Elementary and Middle School Cl
- Ratteree Middle and High School Class Se
- Great Reads for Kids and Tweens Sample L
- Middle School Approved Novel List
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Jeanne DuPrau about The City of Ember
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Jeanne DuPrau
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Author 3
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Lesson Plan from Random House
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Graphic Novels Educators' Guide from Random House Teachers & Librarians
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Series Lesson Plan from Random House Teachers & Librarians
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Book Readings 1
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Awards & Distinctions 2
Notable Children's Books, 1995-2021
Commended, 2004
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2004
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