--- product_id: 16702837 title: "THE DIAMOND OF DARKHOLD" price: "£7.68" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16702837-the-diamond-of-darkhold store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # THE DIAMOND OF DARKHOLD **Price:** £7.68 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** THE DIAMOND OF DARKHOLD - **How much does it cost?** £7.68 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16702837-the-diamond-of-darkhold) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 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 colorless 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 Review: A diamond for the times - This book completes City of Ember series and answered a lingering question, created for me, by the first book's ending. I found this book to be as satisfying the The City of Eber book as it answered many questions I am sure will occur to the readers of the first book. I found that the author had a genius for telling a post apoplectic story as seen through the eyes of children, which I found personally very refreshing. I got interested in the City of Ember books because of the movie and was pleased to see that the author did not need to revert to monsters and Rube Goldberg devices that were in the movie to make a complete and compelling story. The fact that the author continued the adventures of the two main characters, through the these books was satisfying and very neatly done. I give the author 5 stars for writing these books that many adults should read as it relates to today's religious and political conflicts and a possible unintended outcome for future generations. Review: What the world needs now... - Great read for all ages! A very satisfying ending to a great series. Can't help wondering why this hasn't been made into movies because I can see it all so clearly in my mind. Everything feels real like this is something that could actually happen. Maybe it's because no one has some sort of magical powers that seems to be the requirement for a movie these days... The author says it herself when describing our heros, Lina and Doon: They didn't have extraordinary powers. They used the ordinary powers of courage, kindness, curiosity, and knowledge. This is something we need to teach our children. Harry Potter is great, but making a difference in this world takes the powers of Lina and Doon. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #26,724 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #10 in Children's Dystopian Science Fiction Books #634 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) #988 in Children's Friendship Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,686 Reviews | ## Images ![THE DIAMOND OF DARKHOLD - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81n5ups5HUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A diamond for the times *by N***7 on January 26, 2013* This book completes City of Ember series and answered a lingering question, created for me, by the first book's ending. I found this book to be as satisfying the The City of Eber book as it answered many questions I am sure will occur to the readers of the first book. I found that the author had a genius for telling a post apoplectic story as seen through the eyes of children, which I found personally very refreshing. I got interested in the City of Ember books because of the movie and was pleased to see that the author did not need to revert to monsters and Rube Goldberg devices that were in the movie to make a complete and compelling story. The fact that the author continued the adventures of the two main characters, through the these books was satisfying and very neatly done. I give the author 5 stars for writing these books that many adults should read as it relates to today's religious and political conflicts and a possible unintended outcome for future generations. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What the world needs now... *by D***0 on June 3, 2017* Great read for all ages! A very satisfying ending to a great series. Can't help wondering why this hasn't been made into movies because I can see it all so clearly in my mind. Everything feels real like this is something that could actually happen. Maybe it's because no one has some sort of magical powers that seems to be the requirement for a movie these days... The author says it herself when describing our heros, Lina and Doon: They didn't have extraordinary powers. They used the ordinary powers of courage, kindness, curiosity, and knowledge. This is something we need to teach our children. Harry Potter is great, but making a difference in this world takes the powers of Lina and Doon. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ember extinguished *by A***S on October 25, 2008* This is the fourth in the "City of Ember" series. In book one, The City of Ember , the residents of Ember live underground in a post-apocalyptic world. They have a generator for electricity, indoor plumbing, stocks of canned food and they have never seen the outside world. When stocks start running out, they are led out of Ember by two children named Lina and Doon. This takes us to book two, The People of Sparks , where the newly emerged Ember people try to fit in to the rustic lifestyle of a small village. Book three, The Prophet of Yonwood is a prequel, telling of the events leading up to book one. This book picks up after book two, with Lina, Doon and the people of Ember and Sparks facing a harsh winter and possible starvation. The earth simply cannot produce enough food to feed both communities, and supplies of other essentials are also running low. A traveling trader or "roamer" (read: scavenger) visits the village and Doon buys a portion of an old book that the roamer was using as kindling. The few remaining pages suggest that there is a legacy left for the people of Ember, for the time when it became necessary for them to abandon the underground city. Lina and Doon decide to return to Ember to find the item mentioned in the book, and find more than they bargained for. Knowledge of the first two books will be an asset while reading this one. (You can forget about the third book) The book moves along pretty well and will hold your interest until the final chapters. Sadly, a reasonably good story is diminished by an ending that seems to drift away to practically nothing. Recommended for people who have read books one and two. Rated: 3.5 stars Amanda Richards, October 25, 2008 ## Frequently Bought Together - The Diamond of Darkhold (The City of Ember Book 3) - The Prophet of Yonwood (The City of Ember Book 4) - The People of Sparks (The City of Ember Book 2) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16702837-the-diamond-of-darkhold](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16702837-the-diamond-of-darkhold) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*