Project F, Jeanne DuPrau
Project F, Jeanne DuPrau
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Project F

Author: Jeanne DuPrau

Narrator: Jeremy Carlisle Parker

Unabridged: 4 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/10/2023


Synopsis

From the bestselling author of The City of Ember comes a post-apocalyptic story set hundreds of years in the future, where life is simple and modern conveniences are a thing of the past until a boy enchanted by technology is forced to choose between doing the right thing for his community and pursuing his dreams of adventure.

WELCOME TO THE FUTURE.

There are no cars, planes, television, or smart phones. Climate change wreaked havoc on Earth hundreds of years ago, and now people live a simpler life. 

Then thirteen-year-old Keith uncovers a secret. It’s a mysterious mission known only as Project F. It’s advanced, it’s scientific, and it’s going to change the world. It’s exactly the kind of adventure Keith has always longed to be a part of.

And what is adventure without a little danger, right? But how much danger is Keith willing to risk? For himself? For his family? For his community? For the entire world…?

Jeanne DuPrau's The City of Ember was an instant hit when it arrived on bookshelves. It has become a modern classic beloved by readers selling hundreds of thousands of copies a year! In her latest novel, she explores timely questions about the Earth and our use of its resources. A bold novel, Project F asks how much you are willing to risk to save the future.

About The Author

Jeanne DuPrau is the New York Times bestselling author of the Books of Ember series and the author of the fifth Voyagers book, Escape the Vortex. Her books have garnered numerous awards and have appeared on 30 state lists. The City of Ember was made into a feature movie in 2008. Jeanne lives in Menlo Park, California.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Librariann on May 02, 2023

I received an ARC from the publisher, because I am a librarian and librarians are awesome. Easy to read, but was expecting more - the whole premise was didactic and underbuilt, even for middle grade. No City of Ember. (Also, maybe after this comes out I will update this review to nitpick what annoyed......more

Goodreads review by Janet on September 24, 2023

I really enjoyed Jeanne DuPrau’s Books of Ember series so I was excited to see she’d written another novel. In Project F, a boy discovers a secret that causes him to question the society he lives in. This one definitely had a different feel from the fast-paced City of Ember and the mystery and storyl......more

Goodreads review by Melinda on October 30, 2023

Hey kids, do you like didactic lectures?......more

Goodreads review by Trisha on September 04, 2023

Welcome to the new world, one without fossil fuels. The world was dying because greenhouse gasses were killing it so the worlds leaders came together and set a stop date and, on that day, there was no more gas, oil, fuel. Over time cities changed and now there were buses, and trains that could run o......more

Goodreads review by Becky on August 24, 2023

I was excited to read this book because I know DuPrau is capable of telling a great story, but this let me down in almost every way. The premise - what the world may look like after stopping the use of fossil fuels - was intriguing and the only interesting part of the book. Characters were underdeve......more


Quotes

★ "DuPrau employs an empathetic and lighthearted tone to translate the threatening nature of climate catastrophe into simple, declarative prose." —Shelf Awareness, starred review

"A compelling, nostalgic-feeling story exploring contemporary issues in a futuristic setting." —Kirkus Reviews

"DuPrau crafts a postapocalyptic adventure that reads like a cautionary tale about climate change, technology, and unchecked progress." —Publishers Weekly

"The author of the popular City of Ember series is back with a story that comments on the dangers of global climate change and reliance on fossil fuels. Middle-graders who like their books short and fast-moving will enjoy this imaginative piece of cli-fi." —Booklist