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Jeanne DuPrau Reading Order

7 series Β· 41 books Β· Born 1944

Jeanne DuPrau is a prolific American author known for her engaging science fiction stories aimed at young readers, particularly the acclaimed Books of Ember series. With a diverse portfolio that includes 41 titles across seven series, along with standalone novels and non-fiction works, she has left a significant mark on the genre. Active from 1981 to 2023, DuPrau's contributions continue to inspire readers of all ages.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2012)

Start with What You Wish For and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of What You Wish For
What You Wish For
2
Cover of Brave New Love: 15 Dystopian Tales of Desire
Brave New Love: 15 Dystopian Tales of Desire

Book of Ember Series

Complete

4 books (2003–2008)

Start with The City of Ember, the first of 4 books in the Book of Ember series.

#Title
1
Cover of The City of Ember
The City of Ember
2
Cover of The People of Sparks
The People of Sparks
3
Cover of The Prophet of Yonwood
The Prophet of Yonwood
4
Cover of The Diamond of Darkhold
The Diamond of Darkhold

Lucent Overview Series

Complete

13 books (1990–2003)

Start with Drugs and Sports(By: Don Nardo), the first of 13 books in the Lucent Overview series.

#Title
1
Drugs and Sports(By: Don Nardo)
2
Cover of Eating Disorders(By: Don Nardo)
Eating Disorders(By: Don Nardo)
3
Cover of Population(By: Don Nardo)
Population(By: Don Nardo)
4
Cover of Death Penalty(By: Don Nardo)
Death Penalty(By: Don Nardo)
5
Cover of Recycling(By: Don Nardo)
Recycling(By: Don Nardo)
6
Cover of The U.S. Congress(By: Don Nardo)
The U.S. Congress(By: Don Nardo)
7
Cover of Censorship(By: Bradley Steffens)
Censorship(By: Bradley Steffens)
8
The U.S. Presidency(By: Don Nardo)
9
Cover of Teen Sexuality(By: Don Nardo)
Teen Sexuality(By: Don Nardo)
10
Cover of Women's Rights(By: Wendy Mass)
Women's Rights(By: Wendy Mass)
11
12
Cover of Abortion(By: Allison Lassieur)
Abortion(By: Allison Lassieur)
13
Cover of Divorce(By: Liesa Abrams)
Divorce(By: Liesa Abrams)

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (1981–2001)

Start with Adoption: The Facts, Feelings and Issues of a Double Heritage and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Adoption: The Facts, Feelings and Issues of a Double Heritage
Adoption: The Facts, Feelings and Issues of a Double Heritage
2
Cover of The Apple IIgs Book
The Apple IIgs Book
3
Cover of The American Colonies
The American Colonies

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (1981–2023)

Start with Golden God, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Golden God
Golden God
2
Cover of The Earth House
The Earth House
3
Cover of Car Trouble
Car Trouble
4

The Kidhaven Science Library Series

Complete

9 books (1991–2005)

Start with Germs(By: Don Nardo), the first of 9 books in the The Kidhaven Science Library series.

#Title
1
Cover of Germs(By: Don Nardo)
Germs(By: Don Nardo)
2
Cover of Atoms(By: Don Nardo)
Atoms(By: Don Nardo)
3
4
Cover of Lasers(By: Stuart A. Kallen,P.M. Boekhoff)
Lasers(By: Stuart A. Kallen,P.M. Boekhoff)
5
Cover of Plate Tectonics(By: Linda George)
Plate Tectonics(By: Linda George)
6
Cover of Tornadoes(By: Stuart A. Kallen,P.M. Boekhoff)
Tornadoes(By: Stuart A. Kallen,P.M. Boekhoff)
7
Cover of Space Travel(By: Don Nardo)
Space Travel(By: Don Nardo)
8
Cover of Telescopes(By: Don Nardo)
Telescopes(By: Don Nardo)
9
Cover of The Big Bang(By: Don Nardo)
The Big Bang(By: Don Nardo)

Voyagers Series

Complete

6 books (2015–2016)

Start with Game of Flames(By: Robin Wasserman), the first of 6 books in the Voyagers series.

#Title
1
Game of Flames(By: Robin Wasserman)
2
Project Alpha(By: D.J. MacHale)
3
Omega Rising(By: Patrick Carman)
4
The Seventh Element(By: Wendy Mass)
5
Voyagers: Escape the Vortex
6
Voyagers: Infinity Riders(By: Kekla Magoon)

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.

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