Deltora Quest 3 series - author   children's fiction   children's   fantasy  
Issue Details: First known date: 2003-... 2003- Deltora Quest 3
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Notes

  • The collective Deltora Quest series (nos. [1]-3) was selected by the Australian public as Australia's 30th favourite book; the poll was conducted in December 2004 by Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

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y separately published work icon Dragon's Nest Emily Rodda , Sydney : Scholastic Australia , 2003 Z1089119 2003 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'The evil shadow lord has been banished, but has left behind the seeds of death. Four vile creations of sorcery are hidden in the land. The companions must find them and destroy them - their only clue the fragment of an ancient map, their only help the last of Deltora's dragons...' (Source: Trove).
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y separately published work icon Shadowgate Emily Rodda , Sydney : Scholastic Australia , 2004 Z1102618 2004 single work children's fiction children's fantasy "The Four Sisters, evil creations of the Shadow Lord, are poisoning Deltora and starving its people. Lief, Barda and Jasmine have found and destroyed the first of the Sisters. Now they must find the second hidden within the mountains that border the Shadowlands itself ... " (Source: Trove)
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y separately published work icon Isle of the Dead Emily Rodda , Lindfield : Ashton Scholastic , 2004 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)
4
y separately published work icon The Sister of the South Emily Rodda , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2004 Z1162910 2004 single work children's fiction children's fantasy "With the aid of Deltora's last dragons, Lief, Barda and Jasmine have destroyed three of the Four Sisters, evil Shadow Lord creations which are poisoning their land. Their quest will end in the city of Del, where the Sister of the South lies hidden. Del is the companions' home, but it has changed. Fear now stalks the streets, treachery lurks behind smiling faces and evil prowls the palace. Burdened by a terrible sense of foreboding, Lief knows that every step he takes leads closer to disaster. Yet he cannot stop, he cannot turn back. And in the Shadowlands the Enemy gloats, waiting for the terrifying end." (Back cover)

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Works about this Work

Deltora : World Building with Emily Rodda Kevin Steinberger , Rayma Turton , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 30 no. 3 2015; (p. 12-17)

'On the eve of the publication of another series of books set in the fabulous land of Deltora Kevin Steinberger and Rayma Turton talked to Emily Rodda bout the conception and on-going development of a world.' (12)

y separately published work icon Secrets of Deltora Secrets of Deltora : Exploring the Land of Dragons Emily Rodda , Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2008 Z1547965 2008 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'A travel guide told from the perspective of Doran the Dragonlover, greatest of all Deltoran explorers and friend of the dragons. Follow Doran through the 7 gem territories, gaining special insight into Deltoras dangers, places of interest, and the many amazing creatures that call Deltora home.' (Provided by publisher)
y separately published work icon Secrets of Deltora Secrets of Deltora : Exploring the Land of Dragons Emily Rodda , Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2008 Z1547965 2008 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'A travel guide told from the perspective of Doran the Dragonlover, greatest of all Deltoran explorers and friend of the dragons. Follow Doran through the 7 gem territories, gaining special insight into Deltoras dangers, places of interest, and the many amazing creatures that call Deltora home.' (Provided by publisher)
Deltora : World Building with Emily Rodda Kevin Steinberger , Rayma Turton , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 30 no. 3 2015; (p. 12-17)

'On the eve of the publication of another series of books set in the fabulous land of Deltora Kevin Steinberger and Rayma Turton talked to Emily Rodda bout the conception and on-going development of a world.' (12)

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