Duprau, J. (2003) City of Ember. (2003) New York: Random House.
Lina and Doon live in the 241 year-old city of Ember, a city that was built underground to ensure the safety of the human race. The city is running out of energy, food and supplies, and the two friends are beginning to realize the perilous state of the city. One day Lina comes across a paper that has directions on how to exit the city. When the two friends discover that the mayor is hording supplies, they use the exit directions to escape from being arrested by the mayor. The two discover the outside world and are able to send a note down into Ember. The citizens of Ember are able to escape the collapsing city.
Genre: Science Fiction
Suggested Grade Level(s): 5-8
Awards: ALA Notable 2004
Henkes, K. (1990) Julius the baby of the world. New York: Greenwillow Books.
The little mouse Lilly from Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse is back and is expecting a baby brother. At first she is in love with the idea of having a baby around, but when the baby, Julius, arrives she cannot understand what all the fuss is about. She doesn’t think he is as adorable as her parents do, and is annoyed with all the attention Julius gets. It takes a snooty cousin snubbing her nose at Julius to make Lilly appreciate her baby brother. Henkes is also the illustrator of this delightful tale of sibling love and rivalry.
Genre: fiction picture book (fantasy)
Suggested Grade Level(s): K-3
Awards: none
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