Rodda, Emily.

Secrets of Deltora : exploring the land of dragons / Emily Rodda ; illustrated by Marc McBride. - 1st American ed. - New York : Scholastic, 2009. - 167 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 27 cm.

"First published in Scholastic Australia in 2008." Fold-out map included at front of book.

Although an explorer, not a writer, Doran is compelled to undertake the great task of introducing the wonders of Deltora to travelers. Follow his expedition through the seven gem territories and gain a special insight into Deltora's dangers, people and places, magic and monsters, creatures and customs.

ISBN: 9780545069335 (hardcover) : $15.99 0545069335 (hardcover) 9780545069335 0545069335

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Magic--Fiction.
Quests (Expeditions)--Fiction.
Animals, Mythical--Fiction.
Geographical myths--Fiction.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Fantasy fiction.
Adventure fiction.

LC Class. No.: PZ