THE DIAMOND OF DARKHOLD by Jeanne DuPrau

This croaking awesome book, The Diamond Of Darkhold, is the most recently published book in the Ember series. Be sure to read the first three books before this one. When Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow decide to visit the City of Ember (an underground city that they used to live in with a huge population of people) from the City of Sparks, (an aboveground city that was already populated and had no electriciry that the Emberities came across) disaster occurs. One day, a roamer comes to Sparks. The roamer really doesn't have very interesting things to trade with, but when Doon sees a book that the roamer uses to start fires, his passion for books kicks in and Lina helps him buy it. It is titled, Directions For Use. Its subtitle is, For The People Of Ember. This is why Lina and Doon set out for Ember. Lina and Doon are hoping to find supplies to help the City of Sparks through the winter and a jewel mentioned in the book. Join Lina and Doon in their exciting and dangerous adventure.

I enjoyed this book greatly. Doon's clever mind along with Lina's astonishing agility and speed added great suspense to the story line. Washton Trogg and his family are the perfect villains for this book. Washton thinks he knows everything and he and his family are funny and mildly evil. Oops! I won't say anymore, or else this review would be a spoiler. I must say though, that this book is strictly for 15 year olds and up. Just kidding! I think 8 year olds to 13 year olds would enjoy this fantastic read.

Hmmm, 4 out of five toads. Not quite qualified to sit on my cedar bookshelf of favorite books that Grandma Toadsie carved, but a good, entertaining read none-the-less.

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