Jeanne DuPrau Reading Order
7 series · 41 books · Born 1944
Jeanne DuPrau is an American science fiction author known for creating The Books of Ember, a foundational young adult dystopian series that has captivated multiple generations of readers. Beyond her signature series, DuPrau has demonstrated versatility across standalone novels, anthologies, and non-fiction works, building a diverse catalog of over forty books since 1981. Her storytelling combines imaginative world-building with accessible prose that appeals to both young readers and adults, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary speculative fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2011–2012)
Start with What You Wish For and read in order.
Start this series with What You Wish For
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Book of Ember Series
Complete4 books (2003–2008)
Start with The City of Ember, the first of 4 books in the Book of Ember series.
Start this series with The City of Ember
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Lucent Overview Series
Complete13 books (1990–2003)
Start with Drugs and Sports(By: Don Nardo), the first of 13 books in the Lucent Overview series.
Start this series with Drugs and Sports(By: Don Nardo)
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1981–2001)
Start with Adoption: The Facts, Feelings and Issues of a Double Heritage and read in order.
Start this series with Adoption: The Facts, Feelings and Issues of a Double Heritage
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete4 books (1981–2023)
Start with Golden God, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Golden God
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The Kidhaven Science Library Series
Complete9 books (1991–2005)
Start with Germs(By: Don Nardo), the first of 9 books in the The Kidhaven Science Library series.
Start this series with Germs(By: Don Nardo)
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Voyagers Series
Complete6 books (2015–2016)
Start with Game of Flames(By: Robin Wasserman), the first of 6 books in the Voyagers series.
Start this series with Game of Flames(By: Robin Wasserman)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jeanne DuPrau written?
- Jeanne DuPrau has written 41 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Jeanne DuPrau series?
- Here are the first books in Jeanne DuPrau's series: Anthologies: What You Wish For; Book of Ember: The City of Ember; Lucent Overview: Drugs and Sports(By: Don Nardo); Non-Fiction: Adoption: The Facts, Feelings and Issues of a Double Heritage; The Kidhaven Science Library: Germs(By: Don Nardo).
- What order should I read Jeanne DuPrau's books?
- We recommend reading Jeanne DuPrau's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jeanne DuPrau's series complete?
- Jeanne DuPrau has 6 completed series.