The City of Ember (Graphic Novel)
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012 · Est. 59 min read

The City of Ember (Graphic Novel)

Written by Jeanne DuPrau · Adapted by Dallas Middaugh · Illustrated by Niklas Asker

Book #1 in the Ember series

Two kids race to decipher a secret note to save their darkening underground city.

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144 pages· 5,274 words· Est. 59 min read
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In a city on the brink of eternal darkness, Lina and Doon discover a cryptic message that could be the key to restoring light. As the city's lamps flicker ominously, they must unravel the mystery before their home is lost to shadow forever. Will they succeed in time, or is Ember's fate sealed? Dive into this gripping tale of courage and discovery, where every second counts and the future hangs by a thread.

From the publisher

Modern-day classic The City of Ember is a stunning graphic novel! An underground city is doomed to darkness. Then, two kids discover a secret note that may have the answer to bring back the light . . . but is it too late save their home?As the lights begin to flicker, Lina finds a message from the past that she’s sure holds the secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must race against time to decipher the message before the lights go out on Ember forever! When the The City of Ember first came out, it took young readers by storm! It was an instant hit and continues to be read by thousands of kids each month. Still releveant and timely, this graphic novel captures the beauty of Jeanne DuPrau’s original vision with artist Niklas Asker who faithfully brings to life the glare of the lamps, the dinginess of the streets, and the brilliance of the first sunrise.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
5,274
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
680L
Themes & topics
Books about underground citiesBooks about survivalBooks about self-discovery
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
154837
Publication
Published
September 25, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375867934

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