A while back i read this book about half way through i just stopped reading it.... i did not like it to much... If you want a good book to read i would HIGHLY suggest The Giver =) that is now one of my favorite books =) althought i will admitt it gets kind of confusing at some points.... but you will understand it all when your finished =)
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The City of Ember
(2004, Fiction - Science Fiction, Written by Jeanne DuPrau)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Part fantasy, part mystery, part treasure hunt.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The City of Ember
Parents need to know that this engrossing sci-fi fantasy features appealing main characters and an intriguing mystery.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
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- Families can talk about society. Is it possible to set up an ordered society and, if so, how? Other topics raised here include political corruption and what an individual owes to his society.
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- I rate this title off for age 12 and give it
Not my favorite book of all time
- I rate this title off for age 12 and give it
Not my favorite book of all time
A while back i read this book about half way through i just stopped reading it.... i did not like it to much... If you want a good book to read i would HIGHLY suggest The Giver =) that is now one of my favorite books =) althought i will admitt it gets kind of confusing at some points.... but you will understand it all when your finished =)
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
good
i read this book a while ago, and i loved it! good, but not my complete favorite
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Good role models
I am a 12 year old girl and personally, I dont like to read. When I read the back of the book, it seemed very interesting. The first part of the book was cool. It told a lot of important information that would intrest young readers. in the middle of the book it got better and better filled with a lot of suspence and a shocking ending! The puurpose of this book is kinda to figure out where these people live because the sky is black instead of blue and the only animals that live there are bugs. I would recommend this book and I loved it!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
e.g. Perfect for older kids, but not for tweens
I am a 12 year old girl and personally, I dont like to read. When I read the back of the book, it seemed very interesting. The first part of the book was cool. It told a lot of important information that would intrest young readers. in the middle of the book it got better and better filled with a lot of suspence and a shocking ending! The puurpose of this book is kinda to figure out where these people live because the sky is black instead of blue and the only animals that live there are bugs. I would recommend this book and I loved it!
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