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Synopsis
Lief, Barda, and Jasmine--three companions with nothing in common but their hatred of the enemy--are on a perilous quest to recapture the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora. Only when the Belt is complete can the evil Shadow Lord be overthrown. They have succeeded in finding the golden topaz and the great ruby. The two gems' mysterious powers have strengthened them and given them courage to move on in their search for the third stone. But none of them can know the horrors that await them in the forbidden City of the Rats.
Is City of the Rats (Deltora Quest #3) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle-grade fantasy adventure features perilous quests with moderate fantasy violence including battles and dangerous creatures. The emphasis is on friendship, courage, and defeating evil with no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, violence, and animal harm.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following three unlikely heroes through dangerous adventures filled with monsters, magic gems, and mysterious cities as they fight to save their kingdom.