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Jeanne DuPrau's post-apocalyptic young-adult quartet follows the residents of Ember, an aging underground city whose lights are failing, as two teenagers uncover the secret of escaping to the surface and the survivors rebuild a world above. The four novels weave together the origins, fall, and aftermath of the city across an interlocking timeline.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonThe City of Ember (The First Book of Ember)
2003 · Jeanne DuPrau
A 2003 novel by Jeanne DuPrau, described as a modern-day classic and the first in an acclaimed adventure series that has sold over 3.5 million…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Jeanne DuPrau
The People of Sparks continues the story of Lina and Doon, who leave the underground city of Ember to explore the world above. They are joined by…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Jeanne DuPrau
It is 50 years before the founding of the city of Ember, and the world is facing a crisis. Eleven-year-old Nickie and her aunt travel to the small…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Jeanne DuPrau
In this 2008 novel by Jeanne DuPrau, the fourth Book of Ember, Lina and Doon have joined the town of Sparks after escaping the dying city of Ember.…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Books of Ember books in?
Publication order — Author Jeanne DuPrau and publisher Random House; widely echoed by readers and booksellers Start with “The City of Ember (The First Book of Ember).”
How many books are in the The Books of Ember series?
We list 4 books by Jeanne DuPrau , published between 2003–2008.
Where can I buy the The Books of Ember books?
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