The Prophet of Yonwood

Set 50 years before the events of The City of Ember, this prequel follows 11-year-old Nickie and her aunt as they visit Yonwood, North Carolina, during a time of impending war and crisis. As the town grapples with a prophetic vision of destruction, Nickie explores the town's peculiarities and discovers ways to find hope in a chaotic world. Jeanne DuPrau masterfully examines how hope and comfort can surface even amid uncertainty.