Jón Sveinbjørn Jónsson Jón Sveinbjørn Jónsson i(A111502 works by)
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11 2 y separately published work icon Isle of the Dead Emily Rodda , ( trans. Jón Sveinbjørn Jónsson with title De Dødes Øy ) Oslo : N. W. Damm and Søn , 2007 Z1140929 2004 single work children's fiction children's fantasy "Aided by the mysterious magic of Deltora's last dragons, Lief, Barda and Jasmine have found and destroyed two of the Four Sisters, evil Shadow Lord creations which have been poisoning Deltora. Now, aware that time is running out for the kingdom's starving people, the companions are racing to their next goal, on the wild west coast. But the Shadow Lord has become aware of their quest. And, somehow, he knows every move they make. Terrible dangers from the present and the past lie in wait for tem. And the greatest shock of all lurks in the lair of the ferocious Kobb, on the desolate Isle of the Dead." (Back cover)
12 y separately published work icon Dread Mountain Emily Rodda , ( trans. Jón Sveinbjørn Jónsson with title Fryktens fjell ) Oslo : N. W. Damm and Søn , 2004 Z820101 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Lief, Barda and Jasmine are on a perilous quest to find the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora. Only when all the gems have been restored to the Belt can Deltora be freed from the tyranny of the evil Shadow Lord. Four gems have been found. Now, though grave news reaches Lief from home and he longs to return, the quest must continue. To find the fifth stone the travellers must venture almost to the border of the Shadowlands and plunge into the darkness and terror of the realm of the monstrous toad Gellik.' (Publisher's blurb)
20 1 y separately published work icon The Forests of Silence Emily Rodda , ( trans. Jón Sveinbjørn Jónsson with title Stillhetens skoger ) Oslo : N. W. Damm and Søn , 2004 Z820058 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'When the evil Shadow Lord plots to invade Deltora and enslave its people all that stands between him and victory is the magic Belt of Deltora which holds seven gems of great and mysterious power. When the gems are stolen it appears that Deltora is lost and the Shadow Lord will triumph. However, two unlikely companions set out on a perilous quest to find the gems and bring them back so that the rightful ruler can regain the throne. Together they enter the sinister Forests of Silence and there the mystery begins.' (Source: Back cover)
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