About Me

I'm the school librarian at G.S. Lakie Middle School. As you can see - me, reading and comfy chairs go way back. I still enjoy Asterix and many other graphic novels. My main reason for blogging is for reviewing books for the students and anyone else that might be interested in YA literature.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Back to the city of Ember


The Diamond of Darkhold by Jeanne DuPrau
If you've been a fan of The City of Ember and the People of Sparks by Jeanne Duprau then you'll be happy to read on with The Diamond of Darkhold. Lina and Doon's struggle for survival continues now that they've been living in Sparks. But life above ground is hard and most of the time uncertain and unhappy. During the dark days of winter Doon finds an unusual book. Deciphering the remaining pages, Doon feels certain that the Builders of Ember meant for them to find a critical device that would make their lives easier. And so the adventure begins.
I'm a huge fan of these books (well -with the exception of The Prophet of Yonwood). I was happy to meet up with Lina and Doon again and rediscover that feeling of hope as they try to learn from the past and courageously step into the future.
Read on.

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