
"Isle of the Dead" is the third book in Emily Rodda's "Dragons of Deltora" series, part of the larger "Deltora Quest" saga. In this installment, companions Lief, Barda, and Jasmine continue their urgent mission to destroy the remaining "Four Sisters," evil creations poisoning their kingdom. Facing increasing dangers and the Shadow Lord's awareness of their every move, the trio must journey to the desolate Isle of the Dead. This chapter book offers a fast-paced adventure filled with magic, monsters, and themes of bravery, teamwork, and the fight against injustice, suitable for independent readers aged 7-11 or as a read-aloud for younger fantasy fans.
Aided by the mysterious magic of Deltora's last dragons, Lief, Barda and Jasmine have found and destroyed two of the Four Sisters, evil Shadow Lord creations which have been poisoning Deltora. Now, aware that time is running out for the kingdom's starving people, the companions are racing to their next goal, on the wild west coast. But the Shadow Lord has become aware of their quest. And, somehow, he knows every move they make. Terrible dangers from the present and the past lie in wait for them. And the greatest shock of all lurks in the lair of the ferocious Kobb, on the desolate Isle of the Dead.