The Prophent of Yonwood, City of Ember, Book 4

The Prophet of Yonwood is the third book in Jeanne DuPrau's Books of Ember series, serving as a prequel to The City of Ember. Set in the small town of Yonwood, North Carolina, it follows 11-year-old Nickie, who moves there with her aunt after her father's departure on a government project. In Yonwood, Nickie encounters a community gripped by fear and suspicion, fueled by the visions of a local woman, Althea Tower, who predicts fire and destruction. As Nickie delves into her great-grandfather's journals and observes the town's escalating tensions, she uncovers a prophecy that could alter the course of history. This novel explores themes of fear, prophecy, and the impact of individual actions on society.