The Prophet of Yonwood

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Before there was Emberthere was Yonwood. Discover the prophecy that started it all in this prequel to the The City of Embera 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 citizens visions of fire and destruction have turned everyone against each other. Eager to take her mind off her fathers absence as he works on a mysterious government project, Nickie reads her great-grandfathers peculiar journals, spies on a reclusive neighbor 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 Childrens Book
A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection
A Kirkus Reviews Editors Choice
A Child Magazine Best Childrens Book
A Mark Twain Award Winner
A William Allen White Childrens Book Award Winner

A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPraus 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

Author Bio

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.