The Isle of Illusion

The Isle of Illusion is the second book in Emily Rodda's Deltora Quest 2 series, a continuation of the popular Deltora Quest saga. Aimed at readers aged 4-11, this chapter book follows protagonists Lief, Barda, and Jasmine on a perilous mission to retrieve the second piece of the fabled Pirran Pipe. With their homeland of Deltora suffering under the tyrannical Shadow Lord, the companions must brave the mysterious island of Auron, facing 'terrible dangers' and a thickening web of treachery. Parents should note the prominent themes of bravery, perseverance, and teamwork against a backdrop of good versus evil. While suspenseful and adventurous, the book models courage and loyalty, making it an engaging read-aloud for younger children and a captivating independent read for elementary students.

Lief, Barda and Jasmine are desperately searching for the three parts of the fabled Pirran Pipe, their only hope of saving the thousands of Deltorans held captive by the evil Shadow Lord. They have already risked their lives to gain the first part of the Pipe. Now they must find the second. As their loved ones left behind in Del struggle in a thickening web of rumour, suspicion and treachery, the companions move on to the mysterious island of Auron. They have been warned that terrible dangers await them. But nothing can prepare them for the reality of what is to come.