The diamond in the window by jane langton

A piece of glass shaped like a diamond, embedded in an attic window, is the key to a series of dreams in which secrets are slowly revealed, and a way forward promised. For some reason this book always brings back memories of my middle school library. See all books authored by jane langton, including the diamond in the window, and the fledgling, and more on. In her first book, the majesty of grace, jane langton revealed remarkable insight into the inner life of a very normal, very charming little girl a child the reader could identify with. This haunting tale of curious children perpetually on the edge of grasping an ineffable mystery lodged deeply in my imagination. Also well known for her mystery novels for adults, ms. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The diamond in the window is the start of jane langtons concord series for children, unlike much of her writing.

The diamond in the window jane langton posted on june 20, 2006 by sheila. In the room stand two empty beds, waiting for two missing children to come back to them. Born in boston, massachusetts, langton took degrees in astronomy and art history before she began writing novels, and has set much of her fiction in the tightknit world of new england academia. The diamond in the window, by jane langton, is a gem of a book. Buy diamond in the window hall family chronicles book online at best prices in india on. I pulled a book off the shelf, the diamond in the window, and settled down. Dec 26, 2018 jane langton at her home in lincoln, mass. A mysterious poem and a series of dreams compel young edward and eleanor to search for prince krishnas treasure. I recently bought a used paperback on amazon, but the first edition to the left 1962 is the one that caught my attention when i pulled it from the shelf at the library when i was about 12. The diamond in the window the hall family chronicles jane langton, erik blegvad on. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.

The diamond in the window by jane langton original cover. This second book reflects a vast departure in theme and. Next book on the shelf is the diamond in the window by jane langton maybe not as well known as some of the other childrens classics this was one of my absolute favorites when i was a kid. Winner of the bouchercon lifetime achievement award, jane langton b. This book untitled the diamond in the window, 1990 to be one of several books this best seller in this year.

Find the diamond in the window by langton, jane at biblio. The diamond in the window 1962 was the first of eight youngadult books by ms. The paperback of the the diamond in the window the hall family chronicles series by jane langton, erik blegvad the diamond in the window, jane langton. The diamond in the window is the start of jane langton s concord series for children, unlike much of her writing. Erik blegvad in the prequel to the fledging, eleanor and eddy are drawn into a dream realm. May 01, 2012 in her first book, the majesty of grace, jane langton revealed remarkable insight into the inner life of a very normal, very charming little girl a child the reader could identify with. The diamond in the window by jane langton content rating and. Graces struggle to achieve a compromise between fantasy and reality held an important lesson as well as a profound truth. It had porches, domes and towersand a tiny window in the attic whose raised center pane shone out like a brilliant diamond. The diamond in the window by jane langton 1973, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. It had porches, domes and towers and a tiny window in the attic whose raised center pane shone out like a brilliant diamond. The diamond in the window by langton, jane, blegvad, erik. The diamond in the window by jane langton scholastic.

Born in 1922 on the 30th of december, the author to be jane langton was born and raised in massachusetts in boston, america. The diamond in the window by jane langton illustrated by erik blegvad. Buy the diamond in the window by langton, jane, blegvad, erik, maguire, gregory online on amazon. For instance, last week i read for the first time the diamond in the window, by jane langton harpercollins 1962, 256 pp, after an online acquaintance described it as one of her absolutely most favorite childhood books. You may not have heard of the diamond in the window by jane langton. Jun 30, 2007 i, too, found jane s diamond as a young girl and lost myself in that story during a summer i very much needed the escape into her marvelous world that hovers in the transcendental air of concord. Jane langton, gregory maguire, erik blegvad, erik blegvad. The diamond in the window by jane langton librarything. A mysterious poem and a series of dreams compel young edward and eleanor to search for prince. The diamond in the window hall family chronicles by jane. Jane langton langton, jane used books, rare books and new books. Editions of the diamond in the window by jane langton. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase.

Storytime with pittsburgh flip a diamond in the window, by. Heres hoping that her newbery honor lesser book, the fledgling, leads more children to this masterpiece. Jun 22, 2014 the diamond in the window is the first book in jane langtons hall family chronicles. She writes the hall family chronicles, and the homer kelly series. But, i had a special weakness for books where big families lived in old victorian houses with damp cellars and tower rooms with velvet curtains, houses that had streams running through. A fantasy, a mystery, a spiritual odyssey and the most underrated childrens book of all time. The diamond in the window jane langton pics by erik blegvad harper and row, 1962 during a sixth grade blizzard, i waited in the school library for my bus to plow through snowclogged roads and take me home.

Jane langton books list of books by author jane langton. It was a fun read, but with a somewhat predictable ending but probably less so for young readers. The chronicles consists of eight books that were published between 1962 and 2008. The diamond in the window is the first book in the hall family chronicles by jane langton. I dont know if i would have loved it quite that much, but it would have been right up my alley. There had been jewels once in the house, the gift of an indian prince to two children, ned and nora. Jane langton two children have exciting and suspenseful adventures in concord, massachusetts, as they investigate the disappearance of two children several years earlier.

It is, without question, one of the true classics of childrens literature, fit to stand next to e. Set in concord, massachusetts in the present day present when published in 1962. I was absolutely thrilled, but she was just trying to go to the bathroom. The diamond in the window by jane langton a library is a. The diamond in the window is the first book in jane langtons hall family chronicles. A piece of glass shaped like a diamond, embedded in an attic window, is the key to a series of dreams in. Thrills with a touch of transcendentalism and treasure. The diamond in the window the hall family chronicles by jane langton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The diamond in the window hall family chronicles by langton, jane. The diamond in the window by jane langton as a child, i loved any book that had covers, and would even stoop to books with the covers ripped off if necessary.

May 05, 2010 the diamond in the window, by jane langton, is a gem of a book. The diamond in the window by jane langton goodreads. Langton died in december 2018, a few days short of her 96th birthday, from complications of a respiratory disease. The diamond in the window by jane langton content rating. The diamond in the window, the swing in the summerhouse, the astonishing stereoscope, the newbery honor book the fledgling, the fragile flag, the time bike, and the mysterious circus. A friend of mine just emailed me one of your articles from a while back. Diamond in the window, the, by jane langton in the middle. The halls house stood out like an exotic plant amidst all the neat, square houses in concord. Maybe not as well known as some of the other childrens classics this was one of my absolute favorites when i was a kid.

Main characters edward and eleanor become intrigued when they learn that two children named ned and nora disappeared from their homes attic bedroom years ago. A mysterious poem and a series of dreams compel young edward and. Overall i can say i enjoyed the diamond in the window. Curiosities the diamond in the window by jane langton 1962 i cant recall exactly how or when i encountered this book, but i know i read it early on. Graces struggle to achieve a compromise between fantasy and reality held an important lesson as well as a profound truth for her young audience. The diamond in the window the hall family chronicles.

On a scale of 15, 1 being horrible and 5 being excellent i would rate the diamond in the window a 3. Buy diamond in the window hall family chronicles book. Next book on the shelf is the diamond in the window by jane langton. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. To this day, if someone asks me what my favorite book is the diamond in the window is my answer. Main characters edward and eleanor become intrigued when they learn that two children named ned and nora disappeared from their homes attic bedroom years ago, and they decide to sleep there themselves and investigate. Jane langton, author of new england mysteries, is dead at. The diamond in the window hall family chronicles langton, jane on. The diamond in the window, by jane langton charlotte.

This book untitled the diamond in the window, 1990 to. The diamond in the window by jane langton, erik blegvad. Feb 28, 2020 the halls house stood out like an exotic plant amidst all the neat, square houses in concord. Its a treasure hunt and a mystery, with some of the clues and twists and turns containing a wealth of information on concord authors and transcendental meditation, and personally it taught me to always look at words both backward and forward. It had a profound influence on my imagination as a child. A pair of siblings, eddy and eleanor hall, hunt for treasures as they try to save their ramshackle home from being repossessed by the bank. Jane langton is an american author of mystery and childrens novels. Since i couldnt kick the habit, they were finally given to me as a birthday present. One of my favorite childrens books growing up was the diamond in the window by jane langton when i was an aspiring writer, i actually met jane langton in a ladies room. Langton, jane of lincoln, ma, died peacefully on december 22, 2018, in hospice care in lincoln. The diamonds refraction of light is the equivalent of the wardrobe crossing to narnia, or the tornado express to oz. Langton is the author of a dozen books for young people, including seven other fantasies about the hall family of concord, massachusetts.