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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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1y
Dragon's Nest
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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2y
Shadowgate
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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3y
Isle of the Dead
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)
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4y
The Sister of the South
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)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Related Works
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y
Tales of Deltora
Lindfield
:
Scholastic Australia
,
2005
Z1742538
2005
single work
children's fiction
children's
fantasy
'Where did the Shadow Lord come from? How did the Ak-Baba come to be? All of Deltora's secrets revealed at last! This special edition to delight all Deltora fans, is the foundation on which the series of fifteen best-sellers was built. The amazing secrets of Deltora are revealed. Emily Rodda revisits the traditions and legends of Deltora to create a rich cultural tapestry of Deltora history. This lavish publication is the final word on Deltora, the land of monsters and magic.' (Source: Trove)
Works about this Work
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Deltora : World Building with Emily Rodda
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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y
Secrets of Deltora
Secrets of Deltora : Exploring the Land of Dragons
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)
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y
Secrets of Deltora
Secrets of Deltora : Exploring the Land of Dragons
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)
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Deltora : World Building with Emily Rodda
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)
Awards
- 2004 winner COOL Award — Fiction for Younger Readers
- 2004 winner KOALA Awards — Younger Readers For series three.
- 2004 winner Young Australian Readers' Awards
Last amended 15 May 2014 13:35:03
