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Availability:In StockContributor:Jeanne DuPrauSeries:City of EmberAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2004-05-25Pages:288
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Yearling BooksISBN-13:9780375822742ISBN-10:375822747UPC:9780375822742Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure, DystopianAward:2005 Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Winner - Grades 6-8 Award|Massachusetts Children's Book Award Honor Book - Children's Book AwardSize:7.50 x 5.10 x 0.80 inchesWeight:0.4211Product ID:SCBDVMJ989
Ember is the only light in a dark world. But when its lamps begin to flicker, two friends must race to escape the dark. This highly acclaimed adventure series is a modern-day classic--with over 4 MILLION copies sold 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 dim. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she's sure it holds a secret that will save the city. Now, she and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues to keep the lights on. If they succeed, they will have to convince everyone to follow them into danger. But if they fail? The lights will burn out and the darkness will close in 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
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
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Yearling BooksISBN-13:9780375822742ISBN-10:375822747UPC:9780375822742Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure, DystopianAward:2005 Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Winner - Grades 6-8 Award|Massachusetts Children's Book Award Honor Book - Children's Book AwardSize:7.50 x 5.10 x 0.80 inchesWeight:0.4211Product ID:SCBDVMJ989
JEANNE DuPRAU is the New York Times bestselling author of the City of Ember books, which have been translated into multiple languages and are a time-honored staple in elementary school classrooms. She also wrote Escape the Vortex, part of the multiplatform sci-fi adventure series Voyagers. Visit her website at jeanneduprau.com.
Publisher: Yearling Books
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🏆 2005 Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Winner - Grades 6-8 Award|Massachusetts Children's Book Award Honor Book - Children's Book Award
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