The Dark
by Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen
41 Total Resources 9 Awards 9 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Picture Book
Year Published 2013
Word Count 561
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 540L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 157787, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Social Emotional Learning
Our Original Resources 8

Meet-the-Author Movie with Lemony Snicket
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Lemony Snicket about The Dark
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Lemony Snicket
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Jon Klassen
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In-depth Written Interview with Lemony Snicket
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Faith Talk Questions from Storypath (Union Presbyterian Seminary)
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Teacher Notes and Activities from Lamont Books
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Discussion Questions from Unleashing Readers
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Book Readings 2

Video Book Reading narrated by Neil Gaiman
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Neil Gaiman
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Book Trailers 2
Video Book Trailer from Orchard Books (UK)
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Video Book Trailer from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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Awards & Distinctions 9

Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2023
Winner, 2014

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2014

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2014

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Elementary Selection, 2013

Horn Book Fanfare, 2001 - 2022
Selection, 2013

Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2023
Selection, 2013

SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2013

Original Art Medal, 2002-2023
Silver Winner, 2013

Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023
Picture Book Selection, 2013
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