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The Rivers of Zadaa continues the high‑stakes battle between good and evil as Bobby Pendragon tracks Saint Dane to the harsh, drought‑swept territory of Zadaa. The region is torn between the rival tribes of the Rokador and the Batu, and the deadly influence of Saint Dane fuels their conflict. Within this fraught landscape is Traveler Loor, a Batu warrior who allies with Bobby to thwart the antagonist’s plans and protect both tribes.
As Bobby follows the trail, he confronts profound personal change. Once a restless youth, he now perceives his mission as a serious quest, and the reality of his Traveler powers begins to manifest—revealing his unique role in the interplanetary struggle of his universe.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: D. J. MacHale
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