The People of Sparks

by Jeanne DuPrau

Book 2 of The City of Ember

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Series: Book 2 of The City of Ember. See all The City of Ember books in order
The book before: The City of Ember
The book after: The Diamond of Darkhold
Order checked: Last checked: October 19, 2026, against penguinrandomhouse.com

Jeanne DuPrau in brief

Birth: Born in Montana, United States, in 1944. (Wikidata and the place's own entry; read November 6, 2026) These sources do not agree, so each value appears with the place it came from.Born in 1944; Wikidata lists San Francisco, United States, as the place of birth. (Wikidata, with no reference of its own and the place's own entry; read November 6, 2026)
Work outside writing: Her jobs have included teaching, editing and technical writing. (jeanneduprau.com; read November 6, 2026) Jeanne DuPrau has been a teacher, an editor, and a technical writer.
Series written: Besides The City of Ember books she wrote Project F. (jeanneduprau.com; read November 6, 2026) The City of Ember series and Project F

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