The Diamond of Darkhold Age Rating: What Age Is It Right For?

Recommended Age:
10
+
Best for confident read-aloud listeners who enjoy suspenseful, character-driven fantasy adventures.

About the Book

Lina and Doon return to Ember on a dangerous journey to retrieve a lost book that may hold technology capable of improving life in Sparks, while facing roamers and the danger of the city's failing electrical system. The concluding volume of the main Ember narrative ties up the story of Lina and Doon with warmth and adventure.

Content Ratings

❤️
No Romance
No romance. The main characters' relationship ends where it began, as a warm and valued friendship.
💡
Mild Themes
The importance of knowledge, the courage to retrieve what has been lost, and the hope that past ingenuity can improve the present are the book's primary themes.
⚔️
Mild Violence
Encounters with wanderers and instability create tension. Violence is limited and adventure-appropriate.
The Diamond of Darkhold by Jeanne DuPrau Book Cover
The Books of Ember
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4
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Author:
Jeanne DuPrau
Genre:
Dystopian
Published:
2008
Page Count:
285
Ages:
10
+

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