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When the Shadow Lord threatens Deltora, the only hope lies in the Belt of Deltora—seven powerful gems coveted by the tyrant. After the gems are stolen and concealed across the kingdom, Lief, a 16‑year‑old, and Barda, a former palace guard, set out on a dangerous expedition guided only by a hand‑drawn map. Their first destination is the ominous Forests of Silence, where they must confront darkness and danger to find the gems and protect their people.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Emily Rodda
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