The Forests of Silence (Deltora Quest #1) by Emily Rodda Date of Publication: 2001 ISBN: 0439253233 Number of Pages: 131

REQUIRED READING ABILITY: Junior: Average Intermediate: Low
GENRES: Fantasy
THEMES : Good versus Evil, Coming of Age, Appearance versus Reality

SUMMARY:
In the land of Deltora, an evil Shadowlord has invaded. He has stolen the seven stones of Deltora from the magic belt of Deltora. These stones possess magical powers which keep the people of Deltora safe. Lief, the main character, sets out on a quest to retrieve the stones and save his land…but can he do it before time runs out?

WHO WOULD LOVE THIS BOOK? A kid who...
- loves fantasy and suspense
- enjoys stories with twists and turns
- likes magic
- likes to read stories that belong to a series
- likes the Lord of the Rings
- is a reluctant reader
- enjoys stories with mystery and action

WHAT ELSE?
This book is the first in a series that includes Deltora Quest (8 novels), Deltora Shadowlands (3 novels) and the Dragons of Deltora (4 novels0. There are also other books related to this series (How to Draw Deltora Monsters and Tales of Deltora). Emily Rodda has also created a number of other fantasy series, including some more challenging ones.

RELATED LINK:
To learn more about the author, the books, or to play related games, students can access the website, www.scholastic.com/deltoraquest.