Book Series · 4 Books

The City of Ember Books

In order from The City of Ember to The Diamond of Darkhold.

The City of Ember series is a set of 4 chapter books by Jeanne DuPrau, published between 2003 and 2008. Written for ages 8–13, most books run about 290 pages. Subjects across the series include darkness, new experiences, and imaginary places.

The City of Ember
The People of Sparks
The Prophet of Yonwood
The Diamond of Darkhold
The City of Ember
About the series

What's The City of Ember About?

Four middle-grade dystopian novels about communities surviving after catastrophe and searching for a safer future.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The City of Ember
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$858
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2003

The City of Ember

By Jeanne DuPrau

In a dimming city, two friends race against time to uncover secrets and save their world from eternal darkness.

270 pages· 59,786 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Summary: In the city of Ember, the lights are fading, threatening to plunge the world into darkness. Lina and Doon discover a mysterious message that might hold the key to salvation. As they unravel its secrets, they must convince their fellow citizens to follow them into the unknown. Will they succeed before the last light goes out, or will darkness consume everything? This gripping adventure challenges them to decipher clues and face the dangers of a world on the brink.
In reading order

The City of Ember Series

4 books · Published 2003–2008

#1
#1 in Series
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$858

The City of Ember

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2003

In a dimming city, two friends race against time to uncover secrets and save their world from eternal darkness.

#2
Sale price
$858

The People of Sparks

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004

A new world brings hope and conflict. Can peace prevail?

#3
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$858

The Prophet of Yonwood

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2006

A town's prophecy of doom divides its people. Can a young girl uncover the truth before it's too late?

#4
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$858

The Diamond of Darkhold

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

Two teenagers return to their abandoned underground city to uncover its secrets and find a mysterious light source.

From the same world

In-Universe Books

1 book · Published 2012

#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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The City of Ember (Graphic Novel)

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Two kids race to decipher a secret note to save their darkening underground city.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the City of Ember series?

There are 4 books in the City of Ember series. It began with The City of Ember in 2003, and the newest book, The Diamond of Darkhold, was published in 2008.

What order should you read the City of Ember books in?

Start with The City of Ember and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the City of Ember books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which City of Ember book is the longest?

The People of Sparks (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 71,875 words (338 pages).

Which City of Ember book is the shortest?

The City of Ember (Book #1) is the shortest at 59,786 words (270 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The City of Ember to life.

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Jeanne DuPrau

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