The Diamond of Darkhold
Author: Jeanne DuPrau
“A darkness different from Ember’s, but just as frightening.”,,It’s been several months since Lina and Doon escaped the dying city of Ember and, along with the rest of their people, joined the town of Sparks. Lina knows they are lucky to be there, but life aboveground is hard. Instead of opening a can for dinner, they must plant and harvest their food. And while there was no….Read More
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