Jeanne DuPrau facts for kids

Jeanne DuPrau was born in 1944 in San Francisco, California. She is an American writer who creates exciting stories. Many people know her best for The Books of Ember. This is a popular series of science fiction novels for young readers. Jeanne DuPrau lives in Menlo Park, California.

Meet Jeanne DuPrau

Jeanne DuPrau is a talented author. She writes many different kinds of books. Her stories often take readers on amazing adventures. She is especially famous for her tales set in a hidden city.

Her Amazing Books

Jeanne DuPrau has written many books. Her most famous ones are part of a series. She also writes other novels and even non-fiction books.

The Books of Ember Series

This series is about a secret underground city called Ember. The people of Ember live in darkness. They do not know about the world above. These books are full of mystery and adventure.

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

Other Exciting Novels

Jeanne DuPrau has also written other stories. These books are not part of the Ember series. They show her wide range of ideas.

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

Short Stories for Young Adults

Jeanne DuPrau has also written short stories. One of her stories is called "Pearl's Fateful Wish." It was included in a collection of stories. This collection is for young adult readers. It is titled What You Wish For and came out in 2011.

Ember Comes to Life: The Movie

The City of Ember book was made into a movie. The film is also called City of Ember. It was released in October 2008. The movie was filmed in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Many famous actors starred in it. These include Bill Murray, Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Tim Robbins, and Martin Landau.