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The Shadow Lord rules the Land of Deltora, and only the heroes Lief, Barda, and Jasmine can halt his tyranny by restoring all seven gems to the magic Belt of Deltora. Four gems have already been recovered, but the quest is far from over. When Lief receives distress from home, he is tempted to return, yet the mission demands they press on. To find the fifth stone, the trio must journey to the edge of the Shadowlands and confront the dark, terrifying realm of the monster Gellik within Dread Mountain. Their survival and success will determine whether Deltora can reclaim its freedom.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Emily Rodda
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