Where did the mysterious Shadow Lord come from? How did his seven ferocious Ak-Baba come to be? The secrets are revealed at last!
Return to Deltora land of magic and monsters in a new special edition that finally reveals the truth about the battles and the bloodlines that forged a universe full of adventure.
As an added bonus, this collection offers twenty stunningly lavish new color illustrations by Marc McBride.
Children's Literature
This beautifully illustrated special edition presents a collection of the Deltora tales. Castles, dragons, monstrous creatures, knights, heroes, magic, mystical lands, and quests all add up to classic adventure. A Lord of the Rings type collection of related stories, this book tells first of the ancient land, the Shadowlands, whence came the Shadow Lord and his seven Ak-Baba, basically the pre-history of all the tales. Next, the tales follow the adventures of Adin, the first king of Deltora and his vision for and ultimate success in uniting the seven disparate tribes of the realm. Followers will love learning the history of this magical land and putting things in perspective, while newcomers will also be captivated by the ancient storytelling feel and skill that pulls readers in. Each illustration is a stunning work of artcolorful, dramatic, sometimes frightening. Marc McBride ably captures the creatures and landscape of this magical kingdom.
Categories:
- Children's Books
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Fantasy & Magic
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Author : Rodda, Emily
Language : English
Edition : 1
Published :2006-10-01
Number Of Pages : 176
Binding : hardcover
ISBN-10 : 0439877857
ISBN-13 : 9780439877855
Item weight : 1.6 lb
Dimensions : 0.8 in x 7.1 in x 10.3 in
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