Jeanne DuPrau Reading Order
7 series · 41 books · 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
Complete2 books (2011–2012)
Start with What You Wish For and read in order.
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.
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.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Drugs and Sports(By: Don Nardo) 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Eating Disorders(By: Don Nardo) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Population(By: Don Nardo) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Death Penalty(By: Don Nardo) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Recycling(By: Don Nardo) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The U.S. Congress(By: Don Nardo) 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Censorship(By: Bradley Steffens) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The U.S. Presidency(By: Don Nardo) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Teen Sexuality(By: Don Nardo) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Women's Rights(By: Wendy Mass) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Cloning 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Abortion(By: Allison Lassieur) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Divorce(By: Liesa Abrams) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1981–2001)
Start with Adoption: The Facts, Feelings and Issues of a Double Heritage and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete4 books (1981–2023)
Start with Golden God, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Germs(By: Don Nardo) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Atoms(By: Don Nardo) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Cells 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Lasers(By: Stuart A. Kallen,P.M. Boekhoff) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Plate Tectonics(By: Linda George) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Tornadoes(By: Stuart A. Kallen,P.M. Boekhoff) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Space Travel(By: Don Nardo) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Telescopes(By: Don Nardo) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Big Bang(By: Don Nardo) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
Voyagers Series
Complete6 books (2015–2016)
Start with Game of Flames(By: Robin Wasserman), the first of 6 books in the Voyagers series.
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.