{"product_id":"the-city-of-ember-paperback","title":"The City of Ember - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeanne DuPrau\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmber 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  \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominated to 28 State Award Lists \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn American Library Association Notable Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Kirkus Reviews Editors' Choice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Child Magazine Best Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Mark Twain Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA William Allen White Children's Book Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau's book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and \u003cb\u003ereaders wanting more\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An \u003cb\u003eelectric debut\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003e Starred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is \u003cb\u003erich with description\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --\u003ci\u003eVOYA, \u003c\/i\u003e Starred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003e Starred\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 decipher the message before the lights go out on Ember forever! This stunning debut novel offers refreshingly clear writing and fascinating, original characters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"From the Hardcover edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJEANNE DuPRAU is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eEscape the Vortex, \u003c\/i\u003e part of the multiplatform sci-fi adventure series Voyagers. Visit her website at jeanneduprau.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.5 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 25, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (2005)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Massachusetts Children's Book Award (2007)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e City of Ember\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45084989718704,"sku":"9780375822742","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1121\/0060\/files\/U2piMU1vTDZYWGVVOEUxRGltMGlrQT09.webp?v=1777992763","url":"https:\/\/sidekicksptown.com\/products\/the-city-of-ember-paperback","provider":"Sidekicks Ptown","version":"1.0","type":"link"}