The Prophet of Yonwood

Before there was Ember¡­there was Yonwood. Discover the prophecy that started it all in this prequel to the The City of Ember¡ªa 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 neighbor who studies the heavens, and meets a strange boy who is fascinated with snakes¡ª 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.¡± ¡ªUSA Today ¡°An electric debut.¡± ¡ªPublishers Weekly, Starred ¡°While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.¡± ¡ªVOYA, Starred ¡°A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher.¡± ¡ªKirkus Reviews, Starred