The City of Ember Books in Order
The The City of Ember books in order are 4 books by Jeanne DuPrau, published 2003 to 2009. Start with The City of Ember (2003).
- Books
- 6
- Numbers
- 1 to 4
- Published
- 2003 to 2009
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Reading order
The The City of Ember books in the order to read them, with the year each first appeared.
- 1The City of Ember2003
- 2The People of Sparks2004
- 3The Prophet of Yonwood2006
- 4The Diamond of Darkhold2008
Editions we track
| No. | Cover | Book | Year | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The City of Ember First | 2003 | – | |
| 2 | The People of Sparks First | 2004 | – | |
| 3 | The Prophet of Yonwood First | 2006 | – | |
| 4 | The Diamond of Darkhold First | 2008 | – |
About The City of Ember
The Books of Ember, often called the City of Ember series, is a four-book post-apocalyptic children's series by the American author Jeanne DuPrau. It began with The City of Ember, published by Random House in May 2003, and ended with The Diamond of Darkhold in 2008. The People of Sparks followed in 2004, and the third book, The Prophet of Yonwood (2006), is a prequel. The first novel was adapted as the 2008 film City of Ember.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The City of Ember books in?
Start with The City of Ember (2003), then The People of Sparks and The Prophet of Yonwood. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many The City of Ember books are there?
We list 4 books in the The City of Ember series, from 2003 to 2008.
What is the first The City of Ember book?
The City of Ember, first published in 2003, is the first book in the The City of Ember series.
Where these facts come from
- The City of Ember, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Jeanne DuPrau, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 17 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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