Jeanne DuPrau facts for kids

Jeanne DuPrau is a talented American writer. She was born in 1944 in San Francisco, California. Many young readers know her best for her exciting science fiction series, The Books of Ember. Jeanne DuPrau currently lives in Menlo Park, California.

Discovering Jeanne DuPrau's Books

The Exciting Ember Series

This popular series takes readers on an adventure. It tells the story of a hidden underground city called Ember. The people of Ember believe it is the only place left in the world. The series follows young characters as they uncover secrets and face big challenges. They learn about their past and future.

• The City of Ember (published in 2003)
• The People of Sparks (published in 2004)
• The Prophet of Yonwood (published in 2006)
• The Diamond of Darkhold (published in 2008)

More Fantastic Fiction

Jeanne DuPrau has also written other standalone novels. These books offer different kinds of stories for readers to enjoy.

• Car Trouble (published in 2005)
• Voyagers: Escape the Vortex (published in 2016)
• Project F (published in 2023)

Exploring Real-World Topics

Beyond her fictional tales, Jeanne DuPrau has written nonfiction books. These books help young readers learn about various subjects.

• The Earth House
• Adoption: Understanding Families
• Cells: The Building Blocks of Life
• Cloning: What It Is and How It Works
• Daily Life in the American Colonies

Engaging Short Stories

Jeanne DuPrau has also contributed to short story collections.

• Her story "Pearl's Fateful Wish" was part of the young adult collection What You Wish For. This book was published in September 2011.

The City of Ember on the Big Screen

The first book in the Ember series, The City of Ember, was made into a movie! The film, also called City of Ember, came out in October 2008. It was filmed in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The movie featured famous actors like Bill Murray, who played the Mayor of Ember. Other stars included Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Tim Robbins, and Martin Landau.