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Star of Deltora

By Emily Rodda
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Britta'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 Star of Deltora—forfeited into the hands of the powerful trader, Mab. When a contest is announced to... Read More
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Adventure to the world of Deltora Quest in this epic fantasy from legendary author Emily Rodda.

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Britta'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 Star of Deltora—forfeited into the hands of the powerful trader, Mab.

When 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.

As 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...

A sweeping, unforgettable adventure set in the world of Deltora Quest by iconic author Emily Rodda.

Perfect for:

  • Readers who like fast-paced adventure with a hint of magic
  • Gift-givers looking for a deluxe hardback to give to a young book lover
  • Fans of Emily Rodda wanting to further explore her worlds

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761182686

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 680

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Emily Rodda Young Adult

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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