The Dark
by Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen
49 Total Resources 9 Awards 9 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- 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
- OverDrive Digital Book Details Explore on Marketplace
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Social Emotional Learning
- Other Books by Caldecott Artists
Our Original Resources 9
Phonics & Phonological Awareness Printables
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Reinforces:
- R-Controlled
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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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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)
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Teacher Notes and Activities from Lamont Books
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Discussion Questions from Unleashing Readers
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Book Readings 2
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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](/images/list_image/2397.jpg.pagespeed.ce.GDruCDOq2B.jpg)
Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2024
Winner, 2014
![ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024](/images/list_sponsor_image/6747.png.pagespeed.ce.rqZg92-sK4.png)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2014
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2014
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Elementary Selection, 2013
![Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2023](/images/awards/93.jpg)
Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2023
Selection, 2013
![Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023](/images/awards/90.jpg.pagespeed.ce.zRj_kxiuui.jpg)
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023
Selection, 2013
![SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023](/images/awards/89.jpg.pagespeed.ce.B9zziK7vbV.jpg)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2013
![Original Art Medal, 2002-2023](/images/awards/202.png)
Original Art Medal, 2002-2023
Silver Winner, 2013
![Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/147.png.pagespeed.ce.nDFd7JXV8J.png)
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023
Picture Book Selection, 2013
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