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Synopsis
Lief, Barda, and their unpredictable new companion Jasmine are on an urgent mission to find the seven stones from the magic Belt of Deltora. The golden topaz has already been found. But only when all the stones have been restored to the Belt can their land be freed from the dark power of the evil Shadow Lord. To find the second stone, Lief, Barda, and Jasmine must travel through territory ruled by the monster-sorceress Thaegan and overcome their biggest challenge yet--the hideous guardian of the enchanted Lake of Tears.
Is The Lake of Tears appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 9 and up.
Kids will encounter fantasy monsters and magical threats with moderate peril and action violence typical of middle-grade adventure. No sexual content, strong language, or graphic descriptions.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence, monster/creature threats, and dark magic.
Who'll love this
Middle graders will love the exciting quest to collect magical stones, battle monsters, and save their homeland from an evil overlord.