Jeanne DuPrau

3 summariesFantasy, Children's, Science Fiction

Jeanne DuPrau is an American author known for her work in children's and young adult fiction. She is the author of "The People of Sparks" and "The Diamond of Darkhold," both part of the Ember in the Ashes series, which explore themes of survival and community in dystopian settings.

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Books by Jeanne DuPrau

3 books available

The People of Sparks
Jeanne DuPrau
3.7 (51k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Having escaped their dying underground city, Lina and Doon must now navigate the surface world where anonymous acts of sabotage threaten to ignite a war between their people and the established inhabitants.
The Diamond of Darkhold
Jeanne DuPrau
3.8 (24k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Months after escaping their underground city, Lina and Doon must brave the harsh winter and return to the forgotten darkness of Ember to retrieve a mysterious device that promises to illuminate their new, struggling world.
The Books of Ember (trilogy)
Jeanne DuPrau
In the dying city of Ember and beyond, determined youths navigate societal collapse, perilous journeys, and the struggle for survival and belonging in a world scarred by disaster.