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Jeanne DuPrau is an American science fiction author, best known for her novel 'The Uglies' which is the first book in the 'Uglies' trilogy. The book tells the story of a group of children who rebuild civilization after a nuclear war.

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“People didn't make life, so they can't destroy it. Even if we were to wipe out every bit of life in the world, we can't touch the place life comes from. Whatever made the plants and animals and people spring up in the first place will always be there, and life will spring up again.”

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Book:The Books of Ember Omnibus

Source: The Books of Ember Omnibus

“The idea seemed to be that if you prayed extremely hard--especially if a lot of people prayed at once--maybe God would change things. The trouble was, what if your enemy was praying, too? Which prayer would God listen to?”

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Book:The Prophet of Yonwood

Source: The Prophet of Yonwood

“Why, if its going to be allright, do we see it getting worse every day?”

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Book:The City of Ember Complete Series

Source: The City of Ember Complete Series

About the Author

Born: 1944
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 34

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The Books of Ember OmnibusRelated source material

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The People of SparksRelated source material

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