What’s the book about?
A hero fights against the tide,
Companions battle by his side.
Danger, magic, secrets, lies,
A tyrant King who never dies,
A Prophecy that must be cheated,
Evil that must be defeated,
The menace of the fabled El…
This is the tale of Landovel.
From the legendary Emily Rodda comes an epic adventure unlike any you’ve read before.
Derry knows no other life than that of a captive on Cram’s Rock, shunned by the other young prisoners for being Cram’s poison taster. Until the day everything changes, when a traveller arrives, on the run from the sinister El executioners. She leaves Derry with a magical notebook full of secrets, secrets that might hold the key to Derry’s destiny – and his past.
Once you enter Landovel, you won’t want to leave. So let Emily Rodda, bestselling author of Deltora Quest, take you on the whole thrilling adventure. In an unprecedented publishing event, Landovel’s three parts are available together – and only together – in one unique, irresistible package, ready for you to binge from start to finish. Presented in a stunning embellished giftbox containing all three books with colourful sprayed edges, Landovel is a special keepsake, the ultimate fantasy quest, and the perfect way to ignite young readers’ passion by giving them the entire story to devour at once.
Recommended for:
Ages 9+.
Three reasons to read it:
- Rodda is a master world-builder, and in Landovel, she invites readers into a rich and vibrant realm filled with magic, adventure, and mystery. You’ll find yourself immersed in a place where the extraordinary feels ordinary, making it easy to lose track of time as you explore the depths of this fantastical universe.
- The plot is a thrilling rollercoaster ride filled with unexpected twists and turns in not one, but three books. Rodda weaves together elements of mystery and suspense that’ll keep readers on the edge of their seat. Just when you think you know what’s coming, a new revelation emerges. You’ll be flipping pages, eager to uncover what happens next!
- Landovel doesn’t just entertain, it also explores meaningful themes. Friendship, loyalty, and the importance of standing up for what is right are woven throughout the narrative. As characters confront their fears and support one another, you’ll be reminded of the strength that comes from camaraderie and the courage it takes to face adversity.
About the author:
Emily Rodda is one of Australia’s best-known children’s authors. Her first book, Something Special, was published in 1984. Since then, she has written over 100 books for children, including the award-winning Rowan of Rin series and the outstandingly successful Deltora Quest series, which has been translated into 30 languages. She has also written mysteries for adults under her real name, Jennifer Rowe. For many years she combined writing with raising four children and continuing a busy career first with Angus & Robertson Publishers and then as editor of the Australian Women’s Weekly. She finally committed herself to full-time writing in 1994. Her books have received many Children’s Choice awards, and she has won the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book of the Year (Younger Readers) Award a record six times. In 2019 she was awarded the highest honour in the Australia Day Honours list, Companion of the Order of Australia (AC).
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