City of the Rats (Deltora Quest, No 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Emily Rodda (Author) "Footsore and weary, Lief, Barda, and Jasmine moved west, towards the fabled City of the Rats..." (more)
Key Phrases: Shadow Lord, Grey Guards, City of the Rats (more...)

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Product Description
Lief, Barda, and Jasmine continue their perilous quest to recover the seven lost gems of the magic belt of Deltora. Strengthened by the power of the golden topaz and the great ruby, they begin their search for the third stone. But they cannot know the horrors that await them in their next destination . . . the forbidden City of the Rats.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks; Third Printing edition (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 043925325X
• ISBN-13: 978-0439253253
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #341,885 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The quest continues., May 17, 2001

By	Rebecca Herman (USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Lief, Barda, and Jasmine have survived the treacherous Lake of Tears. Now, they must journey on to the City of the Rats, where the third gem of the Belt of Deltora is hidden. Along the way, they run into trouble and are captured by the inhabitants of a mysterious city called Noradz. In a place with so many strange rules and customs, it's only a matter of time before the three companions make a mistake and are punished. They escape and make their way out of the city, but ahead of them lies their goal - the horrifying City of the Rats. Long ago, the city was overrun by evil, and the few surviving inhabitants fled. Now, Lief, Barda, and Jasmine must survive the brutal onslaught of rats at the city's entrance, and if they make it through, they must face the horrible Guardian of the city. I reccomend this book to all readers who enjoyed the first two books in the Deltora Quest series.

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully horrible, September 27, 2008

By	Emily Taylor "1st Grade Teacher/Scouter Gal" (Northern Utah) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have nothing against rats. In fact, I keep one as a beloved pet. But wow, they can be pretty darn terrifying in the right circumstances, and that fact makes this one of the freakist Deltora books they have.

And, oddly enough, very personal and psychological.

Our little group of questers find themselves torn between two cities: one guarded by a terrifying monster and another that lives in freakish perfection and a fear of all things small and furry.

It's a clever and creepy insight into how people can be locked into strange views of the world and a great addition to this series.

5.0 out of 5 stars RATS!, April 29, 2008

By	Redwall lover "the Book fanatic" - See all my reviews

RATS! RATS IN THE HUNDREDS! If you like rats this is the book for you. Why, there's a whole city of the things. Oh, and one horribly powerful being of unspeakable evil that can supposedly never be destroyed.

Happy reading!

(is a kids book)