The Prophet of Yonwood (The City of Ember Book 4) (English Edition)

A prequel to the modern-day classic The City of Ember. This highly acclaimed adventure series has captivated kids and teachers alike for almost fifteen years and has sold over 3.5 MILLION copies! Nickie will grow up to be one of the first citizens of the city of Ember. But for now, shes an eleven-year-old girl whose father was sent away on some mysterious government project. So when the opportunity to move presents itself, Nickie seizes it. But her new town of Yonwood, North Carolina, isnt what shed anticipated. Its a place full of suspicion and mistrust, where one persons visions of fire and destruction have turned the towns citizens against each other. Nickie explores the oddities around herher great-grandfathers peculiar journals, a reclusive neighbor who studies the heavens, a strange boy who is fascinated with snakesall while keeping an eye out for ways to help the world. Or 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