The Diamond of Darkhold
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The Diamond of Darkhold
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Lina and Doon go back underground to the dying city of Ember as bestselling author DuPrau juxtaposes yet another action-packed adventure with powerful themes about hope, learning, and the search for truth.
Lina and Doon are returning to the city of Ember, but what awaits them in the dark? This highly acclaimed adventure series is a modern-day classic—with over 4 MILLION copies sold!
Lina and Doon escaped the dying city of Ember and led their people to the town of Sparks. But it’s winter now, and the harsh realities of their new world have begun to set in. When Doon finds a book that hints at an important, long-lost device, it doesn’t take much for him to convince Lina to join him for one last adventure in the place they used to call home. But will this mysterious technology be enough to help their people? And what—and who—will they find when they return?
Praise for the City of Ember books:
Nominated to 28 State Award Lists!
An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book
A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection
A Kirkus Reviews Editors’ Choice
A Child Magazine Best Children’s Book
A Mark Twain Award Winner
A William Allen White Children’s Book Award Winner
“A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau’s book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more.” —USA Today
“An electric debut.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred
“While Ember is colourless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.” —VOYA, Starred
“A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred
Series: The City of Ember
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USA Today praises the realistic post-apocalyptic setting and compelling characters, leaving readers eager for more. Publishers Weekly highlights the full-blooded characters and electric debut. Kirkus Reviews commends the well-paced mystery, thrilling escapes, and cryptic messages, noting the protagonists’ believable flaws and cliffhanger ending. Voice of Youth Advocates appreciates the rich descriptions, suspense, and gutsy teen characters that draw readers into the story.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780375855726
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 March 2010
Country: United States
Imprint: Random House Inc
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 192.0mm
Weight: 203g
Pages: 304
About the Author
JEANNE DuPRAU is the New York Times bestselling author of the City of Ember books, which have been translated into multiple languages and are a time-honored staple in elementary school classrooms. She also wrote Escape the Vortex, part of the multiplatform sci-fi adventure series Voyagers. Visit her website at jeanneduprau.com.
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