The Prophet of Yonwood
By Jeanne DuPrau
Can Nickie uncover Yonwood’s truth before fear changes the town forever?
suspenseful · mysterious · thought-provoking · dystopian
Genres
What is The Prophet of Yonwood about?
Nickie has moved to Yonwood to stay with her great-grandfather while her father works on a secret government project. Soon, a local woman’s frightening visions of fire and destruction spread fear through the town, turning neighbours against one another. As Nickie investigates mysterious journals, watches a solitary stargazer and befriends a boy fascinated by snakes, she begins to question what people believe. With war seeming ever closer, Nickie must discover whether Yonwood’s future can still be changed.
About the author
Jeanne DuPrau is an author who loves creating mysterious stories and new worlds. She has worked as a teacher, editor and technical writer, and is best known for The City of Ember, a gripping adventure about two young people who search for answers in an underground city. She also wrote The People of Sparks and other books for young readers.
Pages
304 pages
Reading age
Older Junior (10-15)
This edition
2007
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