The City of Ember

Author Jeanne DuPrau Illustrated by Niklas Asker Adapted by Dallas Middaugh

Grades 3-7 Ages 8-12

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.

Available Formats

Trade Paperback 9780375867934
eBook 9780307979100

Awards

Kentucky Bluegrass Master List - WINNER 2006

Kansas William White Award - WINNER 2006

Iowa Teen Book Award - NOMINEE 2006

Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award - NOMINEE 2006

Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award - NOMINEE 2005

Arkansas Charlie May Simon Award - WINNER 2005

West Virginia Children's Book Master List - NOMINEE 2005

Texas Lone Star Reading List - WINNER 2004

Florida Sunshine State Book Award - WINNER 2004

ALA Notable Children's Book - WINNER 2004

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