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Synopsis
When the gems of the magic Belt of Deltora were stolen, the evil Shadow Lord invaded the kingdom and enslaved its people. Determined to rid their land of the tyrant, Lief, Barda, and Jasmine are on a dangerous quest to find the lost gems, which are hidden in fearsome places through the kingdom. They have found three gems. Now they must seek the fourth, hidden in a shimmering, barren waste, kept jealously by an unknown guardian.
Is The Shifting Sands appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 9 and up.
This classic middle grade fantasy features three young heroes on a quest to defeat an evil tyrant, with mild peril and dangerous encounters but no graphic violence or mature content. Perfect for readers transitioning to chapter books with adventure.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity and enslavement.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following Lief, Barda, and Jasmine on their exciting quest to find magical gems and save their kingdom from an evil tyrant.