Reading Order Guide
Books of Ember Reading Order
Complete Order
All 2 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Books of Ember series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
The City of Ember
A adventurous, mysterious Middle Grade middle grade science fiction built around underground city, mystery, coming of age. 270 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
The People of Sparks
A hopeful, political Middle Grade middle grade science fiction built around conflict, community, survival. 338 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
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Books of Ember Series Questions
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 0.0/5. If you want clean reads, this series delivers.
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.
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