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The Prophet of Yonwood

By Jeanne DuPrau
Series: The City of Ember
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Before the City of Ember, there was Yonwood. This prequel reveals the origins behind the prophecy that shaped Ember’s future. Nickie, a young girl newly arrived in the town, finds herself amidst growing fear and suspicion stirred by visions of fire and destruction. She reads her great-grandfather's journals, observes a reclusive neighbour, and befriends a boy fascinated with snakes, all while the shadow of potential war looms. Can she help prevent disaster before it’s too late?
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This gripping tale is ideal for children and young readers who enjoy thoughtful adventure stories and dystopian settings. Fans of The City of Ember will appreciate this atmospheric introduction to the series.

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In this prequel to her acclaimed "The City of Ember" and "The People of Sparks," Jeanne DuPrau investigates how, in a world that seems out of control, hope and comfort can be found in the strangest of places.

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Mega-bestselling and critically acclaimed Books of Ember, now beautifully repackaged for a new generation of readers!

Before there was Ember...there was Yonwood. Discover the prophecy that started it all in this prequel to The City of Ember—a modern-day classic with over 4 MILLION copies sold!

Nickie will grow up to be one of the first citizens of the city of Ember. But for now, she is a girl who has just moved to the town of Yonwood. There, she discovers a place full of suspicion, where one citizen's visions of fire and destruction have turned everyone against each other.

Eager to take her mind off her father's absence as he works on a mysterious government project, Nickie reads her great-grandfather's peculiar journals, spies on a reclusive neighbour who studies the heavens, and meets a strange boy who is fascinated with snakes—all while keeping an eye out for trouble. But is it already too late to avoid a devastating war?

Praise for the City of Ember books:

  • Nominated to 28 State Award Lists!
  • An American Library Association Notable Children's Book
  • A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection
  • A Kirkus Reviews Editors' Choice
  • A Child Magazine Best Children's Book
  • A Mark Twain Award Winner
  • A William Allen White Children's Book Award Winner

"A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau's book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more." -USA Today

"An electric debut." -Publishers Weekly, Starred

"While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description." -VOYA, Starred

"A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher." -Kirkus Reviews, Starred

Series: The City of Ember

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780440421245

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 May 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 304

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jeanne DuPrau Penguin Books Series: The City of Ember Young Adult

About the Author

JEANNE DuPRAU is the New York Times bestselling author of the City of Ember books, which have been translated into multiple languages and are a time-honored staple in elementary school classrooms. She also wrote Escape the Vortex, part of the multiplatform sci-fi adventure series Voyagers. Visit her website at jeanneduprau.com.

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