The City of Ember
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Author:
DuPrau, Jeanne
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Books of Ember volume 1.
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Published:
Random House Children's Books 2003
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Street Date:
05/13/2003
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780375890802
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B000FBFNME
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Level 5, 9 Points
Lexile measure:
680

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Jeanne DuPrau. (2003). The City of Ember. Random House Children's Books.

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Jeanne DuPrau. 2003. The City of Ember. Random House Children's Books.

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Jeanne DuPrau, The City of Ember. Random House Children's Books, 2003.

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Jeanne DuPrau. The City of Ember. Random House Children's Books, 2003.

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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
 
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