The Prophet Of Yonwood by Jeanne DuPrau

The Third Book of Ember

Set in a world teetering on the brink of war, this prequel to the City of Ember series follows eleven-year-old Nickie as she visits the small town of Yonwood with her aunt. There, she encounters a community gripped by the ominous visions of a local woman, who claims to have seen the future. As Nickie navigates the town's growing fear and paranoia, she grapples with her own desires and moral dilemmas, ultimately discovering the power of hope and the importance of questioning authority in the face of uncertainty.

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