The Prophet of Yonwood: Book of Ember 3 by Jeanne DuPrau (English) Paperback Boo

Description: The Prophet of Yonwood by Jeanne DuPrau In this prequel to her acclaimed "The City of Ember" and "The People of Sparks," Jeanne DuPrau investigates how, in a world that seems out of control, hope and comfort can be found in the strangest of places. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Before there was Ember…there was Yonwood. Discover the prophecy that started it all in this prequel to the The City of Ember—a 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 Biography 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. Excerpt from Book The Vision On a warm July afternoon in the town of Yonwood, North Carolina, a woman named Althea Tower went out to her backyard to fill the bird feeder. She opened her sack of sunflower seeds, lifted the bird feeders lid-and that was when, without warning, the vision assailed her. It was like a waking dream. The trees and grass and birds faded away, and in their place she saw blind Description for Library While visiting the small town of Yonwood, North Carolina, eleven-year-old Nickie makes some decisions about how to identify both good and evil when she witnesses the townspeoples reactions to the apocalyptic visions of one of their neighbors. Details ISBN0440421241 Author Jeanne DuPrau Short Title PROPHET OF YONWOOD Language English ISBN-10 0440421241 ISBN-13 9780440421245 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Residence US Subtitle Book of Ember 3 Imprint Random House Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Age 8-12 DOI 10.1604/9780440421245 UK Release Date 2007-05-08 AU Release Date 2007-05-08 NZ Release Date 2007-05-08 US Release Date 2007-05-08 Illustrator Richard Scarry Birth 1969 Affiliation Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, India Position UN Under-Secretary General and Rector Qualifications QC Pages 304 Publisher Random House USA Inc Series The City of Ember Publication Date 2007-05-08 DEWEY 813.6 Series Number 4 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145101185;

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