{"product_id":"star-of-deltora-9781761182686","title":"Star of Deltora","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdventure to the world of Deltora Quest in this epic fantasy from legendary author Emily Rodda.\u003c\/p\u003eBritta's dream is to be a sea trader, like her father. But the shameful end to her father's last voyage has forced her family into hiding, and his ship - the \u003ci\u003eStar of Deltora \u003c\/i\u003e- forfeited into the hands of the powerful trader, Mab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a contest is announced to become Mab's apprentice and the heir to the Rosalyn Fleet, Britta enters in disguise. Sailing aboard her father's old vessel, Britta must outwit her three rivals - Jewel, Sky and Vashti - one of whom is a ruthless enemy who will stop at nothing to best her. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the trials increase in difficulty, darker forces seem to haunt the crew's every harbour. Soon enough, these sinister tendrils draw the ship to the cursed Isle of Tier - the site of Britta's father's undoing ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sweeping, unforgettable adventure set in the world of Deltora Quest by iconic author Emily Rodda. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for: \u003cbr\u003e- Readers who like fast-paced adventure with a hint of magic\u003cbr\u003e- Gift-givers looking for a deluxe hardback to give to a young book lover \u003cbr\u003e- Fans of Emily Rodda wanting to further explore her worlds.\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781761182686\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 680\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 01 Sep 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: A\u0026amp;U Children's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 19.8(H)x12.8(L)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eEmily Rodda is one of Australia's best-known children's authors. Her first book, \u003ci\u003eSomething Special\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u0026amp; Robertson Publishers and then as editor of the \u003ci\u003eAustralian Women's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e. 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).\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Emily Rodda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49241062473945,"sku":"9781761182686","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/star-of-deltora-9781761182686","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}