The city of Ember
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Published:
New York :
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
270 pages : map ; 22 cm
Lexile measure:
680L
Rating:
5.8
Status:
East Hampton Juvenile Fiction
JF DUP

Description

In the city of Ember, twelve-year-old Lina trades jobs on Assignment Day to be a Messenger to run to new places in her decaying but beloved city, perhaps even to glimpse Unknown Regions.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
0375822739, 9780375822742
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5, 9 Points
Lexile measure:
680

Notes

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Wilson's Children
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Wilson's Junior High School
Citation/References
Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.)
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School Library Journal
Description
In the city of Ember, twelve-year-old Lina trades jobs on Assignment Day to be a Messenger to run to new places in her decaying but beloved city, perhaps even to glimpse Unknown Regions.
Target Audience
5.8,Follett Library Resources
Target Audience
5-8,Follett Library Resources
Target Audience
5-8
Target Audience
680,Lexile.
Target Audience
680L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,5.0,9.0,69274.
Study Program Information
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APA Citation (style guide)

DuPrau, J. The city of Ember. First edition.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

DuPrau, Jeanne. The City of Ember. .

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

DuPrau, Jeanne, The City of Ember. .

MLA Citation (style guide)

DuPrau, Jeanne. The City of Ember. First edition.

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