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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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Famous Jeanne DuPrau Quotes

“She realized all at once that Doon, thin, dark eyed Doon, with his troublesome temper and his terrible brown jacket, and his good heart---- was the person she knew better than anyone now. He was her best friend. --City of Ember--”

Heart Persons Dark Cities Terrible Brown Temper Jackets Troublesome Good Heart Embers

Book:The Books of Ember Omnibus

Source: The Books of Ember Omnibus

“A person who thought he knew everything simply didn’t understand how much there was to know.”

Knows Persons

Book:The Books of Ember Omnibus

Source: The Books of Ember Omnibus

“It would be something that another person had written down without understanding its significance; just a sentence or two that would be like a flash of light.”

Persons Two Light Would Be Understanding Written Sentences Significance Flash

Book:The City of Ember Complete Series

Source: The City of Ember Complete Series

“His sympathy made tears spring to Lina's eyes. Doon looked startled for a moment, and then he took a step toward her and wrapped his arms around her. He gave her a squeeze so quick and tight that it made her cough, and then it made her laugh. She realized all at once that Doon--thin, dark-eyed Doon with his troublesome temper and his terrible brown jacket and his good heart--was the person that she knew better than anyone now. He was her best friend.”

Heart Persons Made Moments Eye Dark Steps Laughing Tears Arms Terrible Spring Brown Temper Jackets Troublesome Good Heart

Book:The Books of Ember Omnibus

Source: The Books of Ember Omnibus

About the Author

Born: 1944
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 34

Books & Sources

The Books of Ember OmnibusRelated source material

The City of Ember Complete SeriesRelated source material

The People of SparksRelated source material

The Prophet of YonwoodRelated source material

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