The Books of Ember series by Jeanne DuPrau is 2 books of middle grade science fiction that runs on adventurous and hopeful. Spice ranges from 0/5 to 0/5 across the series, clocking in at 608 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Jeanne DuPrau intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A adventurous, mysterious Middle Grade middle grade science fiction built around underground city, mystery, coming of age. 270 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A hopeful, political Middle Grade middle grade science fiction built around conflict, community, survival. 338 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
The City of Ember is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the adventurous energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for The City of Ember →Read the Books of Ember series in publication order: 1. The City of Ember, 2. The People of Sparks. This is the intended reading order by Jeanne DuPrau.
The Books of Ember series has 2 books totaling 608 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Books of Ember series is low-heat, averaging 0/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Books of Ember series is a middle grade science fiction series by Jeanne DuPrau with adventurous, hopeful, mysterious vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with The City of Ember — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for The City of Ember breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.