Deltora Quest: The Complete Series [Hardcover]

Emily Rodda (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2008 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Deltora Quest

For the first time, the eight books of the internationally bestselling fantasy series are brought together in one action-packed volume!

For centuries, the evil Shadow Lord has been plotting to invade Deltora and enslave its people. All that stands in his way is the magic Belt of Deltora with its seven gems of great and mysterious power. Now, Leif, Barda, and Jasmine must unite to find the seven gems and save Deltora from an eternity of darkness.

For the first time, all eight books of this epic series are presented in a single deluxe hardcover volume.

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About the Author

EMILY RODDA has written and/or coauthored fortyeight books for children. She is one of Australia's most successful and popular authors and has won the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award five times. Visit Emily online at www. EmilyRodda.com.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 752 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.; Unabridged edition (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0545056497
• ISBN-13: 978-0545056496
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.1 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful edition of one of the great fantasies ever, September 9, 2008

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Oh, how thrilled am I to finally have a copy of this book! I was introduced to Deltora about two years ago and absolutely fell in love with one of the most remarkable fantasy series I have ever read--kids and adults alike. Albeit written to childen, the story is thoroughly enjoyable with loveable (or despicable) characters, great ideas and themes, and a wonderfully established variety of cultures and mythologies, all centered around the continent of Deltora.

Emily Rodda writes simply, but it is this simple style that makes this feel like an old story being told--and she balances it with surprisingly complex plots and puzzles that become guilty pleasures.

Delotora Quest is a must-read for all fantasy lovers out there. I am thrilled to have a snobby single edition, and this is beautiful--hardcover with even a bookmark (I apologize, but I do so love those ribbon book marks). The book looks great, and it's a perfect way to collect this fantastic story.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC!, October 19, 2010

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This series would be a great starting place for the young fantasy reader. It has a great storyline and is well written. The language, action, violence depiction is appropriate for young (3rd or 4th grade) readers and the story is compelling enough for even adults.
I would highly recommend this to children and adults as well as Ms. Rodda's other series, Rowan of Rin. She really relates well to kids and tells a story that girls or boys could relate to.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice collection of stories, March 8, 2011

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I ordered this collection for my 9-year old son, and he absolutely loves them. He frequently asks me very strange questions, such as, "Dad, do you know some of the ways that people can get turned into werewolves?" My answer was of course... "Well, uh, they get bit I suppose." He grins. "Nope, that's not all. They can drink from the tracks of a werewolf too." "Oh," I answer, "that's good to know." You get the idea. The books have his imagination racing, and that can only be a good thing. Definitely recommended.