The City of Ember

Name: The City of Ember
Author: Jeanne DuPrau
ISBN: 9780375822742

Book of Ember #1

by Jeanne DuPrau

The City of Ember · Book 1

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

In a city shrouded in darkness, two brave friends embark on a thrilling quest to uncover hidden secrets that could save their fading home. As the lights grow dimmer, Lina and Doon must solve ancient clues and lead their people through rising dangers before the city is lost to eternal night. This gripping tale blends mystery and adventure in a world where hope flickers like the last glowing lamp.

Representation & Themes

AdventureFriendshipFantasy World-BuildingSurvival

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety

Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN: 9780375822742
Pages: 270
Publisher: Yearling
Published: 2003
Type: Fiction
Lexile: 680L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Fantasy.Fantasy fiction -- Juvenile fiction.Occupations -- Juvenile fiction.FictionJuvenile FictionScience FictionFantasy fictionChildren's fictionChildren's storiesFiction, fantasy, generalFantasyOccupationsGood and evilMessengersCity planningRomans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesseScience-fictionConstructions souterrainesLibertéComics & graphic novels, fantasy, general