The Dark
by Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen
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- Grade
- PK-6
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 2013
Word Count 561
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 540L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 157787, 0.5 AR Points
- Phonics & Phonolgical Awareness
- Any Vowel Sounds
- R-Controlled
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Social Emotional Learning
- Other Books by Caldecott Artists
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Phonics & Phonological Awareness Printables
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Meet-the-Author Movie with Lemony Snicket
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Lemony Snicket about The Dark
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Lemony Snicket
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Jon Klassen
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In-depth Written Interview with Lemony Snicket
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 7
Audio Name Pronunciation with Lemony Snicket
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Jon Klassen
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Author Interviews 15
Meet-the-Author Recording with Lemony Snicket
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Meet-the-Author Movie with Lemony Snicket
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In-depth Written Interview with Lemony Snicket
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Interview with Lemony Snicket
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Interview with Jon Klassen
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Interview with Lemony Snicket
Created by NPR
Interview with Jon Klassen
Created by CBC
Interview with Jon Klassen
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Interview with Jon Klassen
Created by Art of the Picture Book
Interview with Jon Klassen
Created by South China Morning Post
Interview with Jon Klassen
Created by The Yarn Podcast
Interview with Jon Klassen
Created by Candlewick Press
Interview with Jon Klassen
Created by Brightly
Interview with Jon Klassen
Created by First Draft Podcast
Interview with Jon Klassen
Created by Picturebooking Podcast
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Phonics & Phonological Awareness Printables
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Reinforces:
- R-Controlled
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Faith Talk Questions from Storypath (Union Presbyterian Seminary)
Created by Storypath (Union Presbyterian Seminary)
Teacher Notes and Activities from Lamont Books
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Discussion Questions from Unleashing Readers
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Book Readings 2
Video Book Reading narrated by Neil Gaiman
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Neil Gaiman
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Book Trailers 2
Video Book Trailer from Orchard Books (UK)
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Video Book Trailer from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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Awards & Distinctions 9
Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2024
Winner, 2014
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2014
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2014
Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2023
Selection, 2013
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Elementary Selection, 2013
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023
Selection, 2013
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2013
Original Art Medal, 2002-2024
Silver Winner, 2013
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Picture Book Selection, 2013
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