This is an auction for TALES OF DELTORA, by Emily Rodda.

Reviews from Amazon.com:

“TALES OF DELTORA shows that Rodda's genius was not just limited to the Deltora series. While this could be enjoyed without reading anything else, it helps flesh out the Deltora magic. A must-read for any Deltora fan.”

“Discover the stories behind the legends in a lavishly illustrated new addition to the hugely successful Deltora series. 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 colour illustrations by Marc McBride.”

“FIVE STARS!! I did not knowot exactly what this book would involve. I fell in love with Rodda's Deltora books two years ago and therefore had to read this one - wondering which tales would be included. It's not always wise for authors to go on huge tangents with a fantasy series but this one stays close to the heart of Deltora. It is written by Josef the Librarian to give a brief history of Deltora, and is divided into two sections: the Tenna Birdsong tales of Jardis culture (Josef believes these to contain a nugget of truth) that tell of how the world came to be; and the Rise of Adin, which gives a marvelous story of Adin's coming and uniting of the seven tribes that rivals anything else Rodda has written."

More very favourable reviews on Amazon.com.

Hardback 2005.

170 pages.

Very good condition.

The cost of shipping is $4.95.

There is of course no charge for shipping if you collect these books from my shop in Palmerston North following the auction.

Payment within seven days, please.