Tag Archives: Jeanne DuPrau

The Prophet of Yonwood

The third book in the Book of Ember series by Jeanne DuPrau, is actually a prequel to the others. The Prophet of Yonwood takes place hundreds of years earlier than the other books. Nickie is an extremely curious eleven year old girl. Her world is scary; there are threats of impending war. Everyone is jumpy and nervous. Her father is off somewhere on a secret mission. (He’s actually involved in the building of Ember). Her worried mother busies herself with work. When her family inherits an old mansion from her great-grandfather, Nickie and her aunt travel to Yonwood, North Carolina … Continue reading →

The City of Ember – Jeanne DuPrau

The City of Ember is a very popular book with fourth and fifth graders. It’s also an ALA Notable Book. I’ve been hearing about it for years. The brief prologue explains that when the city of Ember was built, the builders wanted the people to stay in the city for 200 years. The builders provided instructions for eventually leaving the city in a special box with a timed lock. When the story begins, two hundred and forty one years have passed. The city of Ember is dying. The stored food is coming to an end. Everything is reused and remade. … Continue reading →