The Valley of the Lost (Deltora Quest #7)

The Valley of the Lost (Deltora Quest #7)
Author: Emily Rodda
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2012-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545529638

The international bestselling series returns for a new generation with a fresh look and bonus content from the legends of Deltora.Lief, Barda, and Jasmine have almost reached their goal. Six gems for the Belt of Deltora have been collected. Now the last one must be found before Deltora can be freed from the evil Shadow Lord. The companions have faced many terrors before but the worst is yet to come.

Deltora Quest, the Valley of the Lost

Deltora Quest, the Valley of the Lost
Author: Emily Rodda
Publisher: Ingram
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2012
Genre: Fantasy
ISBN: 9780439398947

Three companions brave the Valley of the Lost to recover the seventh gem for the Belt of Deltora.

Return to Del (Deltora Quest #8)

Return to Del (Deltora Quest #8)
Author: Emily Rodda
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2012-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545529646

The international bestselling series returns for a new generation with a fresh look and bonus content from the legends of Deltora.The seven lost gems have been restored to the Belt of Deltora. Now Lief, Barda, and Jasmine must find the heir to the kingdom's throne. They know that only the true heir can use the Belt's magic to overthrow the evil Shadow Lord. But the heir has been in deepest hiding from birth and only the Belt can reveal the hiding place. Shock follows shock as the Deltora quest rushes to its thundering climax, and the fury and power of the Shadow Lord himself threaten to destroy its three heroes and everything they love.

The Lake of Tears (Deltora Quest #2)

The Lake of Tears (Deltora Quest #2)
Author: Emily Rodda
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545529549

The international bestselling series returns for a new generation with a fresh look and bonus content from the legends of Deltora.Lief, Barda, and their unpredictable new companion Jasmine are on an urgent mission to find the seven stones from the magic Belt of Deltora. The golden topaz has already been found. But only when all the stones have been restored to the Belt can their land be freed from the dark power of the evil Shadow Lord.To find the second stone, Lief, Barda, and Jasmine must travel through territory ruled by the monster-sorceress Thaegan and overcome their biggest challenge yet--the hideous guardian of the enchanted Lake of Tears!

The Forests of Silence (Deltora Quest #1)

The Forests of Silence (Deltora Quest #1)
Author: Emily Rodda
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545529530

The international bestselling series returns for a new generation with a fresh look and bonus content from the legends of Deltora.The evil Shadow Lord is plotting to invade the land of Deltora and enslave its people. All that stands against him is the magic Belt of Deltora with its seven stones of great and mysterious power.In secrecy, with only a hand-drawn map to guide them, two unlikely companions set out on a dangerous quest. Determined to find the lost stones and rid their land of the Shadow Lord, they struggle toward their first goal--the sinister Forests of Silence.

Talk about Books!

Talk about Books!
Author: Liz Knowles
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2003-07-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0313058776

Book clubs, literature circles, and reading groups are great ways to promote literacy and books to young readers. This new guide provides everything you need to run a dynamic, no-fuss book discussion group with elementary and middle school students. Featuring 15 titles of diverse genres, it offers discussion topics and activity ideas for some of the best new reads for kids. Brought to you by the authors of the highly acclaimed Reading Rules! Motivating Teens to Read, this guide is an outstanding resource for starting and running a stellar literary discussion group—whether it's in a school, public library, or community center. Grades 4-8.

The Maze of the Beast (Deltora Quest #6)

The Maze of the Beast (Deltora Quest #6)
Author: Emily Rodda
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2012-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 054552962X

The international bestselling series returns for a new generation with a fresh look and bonus content from the legends of Deltora.Deltora is a land of monsters and magic. The evil Shadow Lord has become aware that Lief, Barda, and Jasmine are searching for the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora. He knows that the Belt's power will threaten his terrifying rule if the gems can be returned to it. Five gems have already been found. The next stone lies hidden in the underwater lair of the hideous and ferocious Glus. Already pursued by the servants of the Shadow Lord, Lief, Barda, and Jasmine will need all their strength and courage to face the Maze of the Beast.

City of the Rats (Deltora Quest #3)

City of the Rats (Deltora Quest #3)
Author: Emily Rodda
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545529565

The international bestselling series returns for a new generation with a fresh look and bonus content from the legends of Deltora. Lief, Barda, and Jasmine--three companions with nothing in common but their hatred of the enemy--are on a perilous quest to recapture the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora. Only when the Belt is complete can the evil Shadow Lord be overthrown.They have succeeded in finding the golden topaz and the great ruby. The two gems' mysterious powers have strengthened them and given them courage to move on in their search for the third stone. But none of them can know the horrors that await them in the forbidden City of the Rats.

Dread Mountain (Deltora Quest #5)

Dread Mountain (Deltora Quest #5)
Author: Emily Rodda
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2012-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545529611

The international bestselling series returns for a new generation with a fresh look and bonus content from the legends of Deltora.The Shadow Lord dominates the Land of Deltora. Only Lief, Barda, and Jasmine can save it from his evil powers. To do this, they must restore all seven gems to the magic Belt of Deltora.Four gems have been found. Now grave news has reached Lief from his home. He longs to return--but the quest must continue. To find the fifth stone, the heroes must venture to the edge of the Shadowlands and enter the dark and terrifying realm of the monster Gellik. Can Lief, Barda, and Jasmine survive Dread Mountain?