{"product_id":"the-city-of-ember-9780385371353","title":"The City of Ember","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrate a modern-day classic with this DELUXE EDITION, which includes an introduction by Jeanne DuPrau and a brand-new story  This highly acclaimed adventure series about two friends desperate to save their doomed city has captivated kids and teachers alike for almost fifteen years and has sold over 3.5 MILLION copies \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The 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 race to figure out the clues before the lights go out on Ember forever  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Nominated to 28 State Award Lists \u003cbr\u003e An American Library Association Notable Children's Book\u003cbr\u003e A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection\u003cbr\u003e A Kirkus Reviews Editors' Choice\u003cbr\u003e A Child Magazine Best Children's Book\u003cbr\u003e A Mark Twain Award Winner\u003cbr\u003e A William Allen White Children's Book Award Winner \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau's book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more.\" --\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An electric debut.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003e Starred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.\" --\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Random House Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/14\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780385371353\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.50w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e69274 \/ City of Ember\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 9\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jeanne DuPrau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36636782395548,"sku":"9780385371353","price":9.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_1d7adeda-ed57-4aff-8120-be76454a0cf3.jpg?v=1603842949","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-city-of-ember-9780385371353","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}