The Forests of Silence (Deltora Quest, 1)

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Summary: One boy must save an entire world from the grip of evil.
Review: As a child growing up at the palace, Jarred was servant, companion, and only friend to the young prince, Endon. And as a teenager, Jarred was the only one who suspected the truth behind the sudden deaths of the king and queen. But Endon, now king, ignored Jarred's warnings, and allowed his advisors to banish Jarred. Several years later, Jarred discovers his worst fears were all true - Endon's closest advisor was a traitor, orchestrating behind the king's back the takeover by the evil Shadow Lord of the kingdom of Deltora. With Jarred's help, Endon and his wife, who is pregnant with the heir to the throne, flee, with Jarred vowing to someday return them to their rightful throne. Years later, on his sixteenth birthday, Jarred's son Lief learns the task to free Deltora from the Shadow Lord's power has fallen into his hands. Now it's up to one young boy to save an entire world. Is Lief strong enough for the enormous task that lies ahead? This book was the thrilling beginning to an eight-part fantasy saga. I can't wait to read the rest of the books in the series.

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Summary: Deltora Quest Series Review - Book 1 & 2
Review: I was looking for some books that my son would enjoy, to help him see that reading is FUN and often better than watching TV! I picked the first book up at the school book fair, and hit the jackpot! Not only did he not want to put it down between chapters, he pleaded with me to go to the store immediately and get the rest of the series. (And he wasn't the only one enjoying the book - so was I!) To our dismay, we could only get Book 2, and have been waiting anxiously for the next ones!!!! The author has great imagination!

What's so wonderful about the books is that they are full of action and suspense, and keep the reader hanging on every page. They are wonderful books to read together - I've enjoyed the storyline every bit as much as my son! (So much so, that I've kept reading after he's gone to bed because I didn't want to wait another day to find out what happens.)

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Summary: A must read for young fantasy fans
Review: In the Ancient Past of Deltora, the seven tribes were united under the leadership of Adin and he crafted a belt to hold the seven talismans of the seven tribes. When the final talisman was added to the belt, the tribes were able to defeat the Enemy from the Shadowlands. Centuries later the Royal Family has weakened and then the Enemy from the Shadowlands takes control of Deltora. In a time of darkness and fear, the unlikely heroes - Lief and Barda - join forces to find the hidden talismans and to reunite the people of Deltora to throw out the evil invaders.

This series of eight books is brilliant for readers of all ages. I have noticed that this series of books is always out in the childrens section of the library that I work at - and that parents are just as keen to read these books as their children. I started reading the first book to get an idea of what the writing was like and then read the rest the books as soon as they came out.

Emily Rodda is a brilliant writer who combines action, adventure and magic into a world that is very real. This book will appeal to boys and girls, and if you like fantasy then you have got to read this book! (no matter ow old you are) I have just gotten hold of the first book in the trilogy that follows this series and can't wait to see how it compares.

If there is just one book you want to try this month then it has to be the first book in this series - I garuntee that you will be looking for the rest of the series by the time you reach the end of this one. If I could give this book six stars then I would.

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Summary: Excellent series
Review: My 8 yo daughter started reading the series on a recommendation from a friend and nagged me to read them also. I am glad she did.

Emily Rodda packs a lot of action in each book, and each book explores a different landscapes with new challenges. While borrowing a bit from Lord of the Rings the books demonstrate an amazing imagination at work.

The books describe troubled times in the land of Deltora, so there is some violence in each book. To her credit, the author does not dwell on gruesome details. Most of the story concentrates on the friendship and trust that forms between the main players, and this is the overriding theme. For those with daughters: the book's main female character is very strong, independent and intelligent.

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Summary: Deltora Quest; The Forest of Silence
Review: The book I reviewed was Deltora Quest:The Forest of Silence by Emily Rodda. It is about a boy that goes on a mission to save his land from the evil Shadowlord. The boy's name is Lief and he has two companions. He and his friends must find seven magical gems, they are the Amethyst, Topaz, Diamond, Ruby, Opal, Lapis Lazuli, and Emerald. Once the gems are restored to the Belt of Deltora, they can overthrow the Shadowlord. Read the eight-part series to find out more.

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Summary: Written by Justin
Review: The Forests of Silence is the first book of the much loved deltora quest series- a story of magic, monstes and mindbenders. The basic plot of the story is that the great belt of deltora- the lands magical defense- is destroyed. Lief, a young boy of 17 must travel throughout the land of deltora, seeking the great jems of the belt, and thus restore the belt.
The first jem,the golden topaz, is hidden in one of the three Forests of Silence. These forests are inhabited by all maner of deadly beasts, and guarded by the most powerful of the them all, is the prise they seek.
Forests of silence is a good book, riddled with pictures, puzzles, magic and monsters. Emily roddar is espicially vivid with her descriptions, and the story is very imaginative. But the thing i like most in this story are the puzzles and pictiures littered throughout the storey.
Something else that deserves a look in is the wonderful front cover. Absolutely superb, to say the least.

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Summary: Rodda Rulz
Review: This book is really good. I admitt it is a little childish, how everything goes according to plan, and everything always works out. But this book is great for young fantasy readers. Half this book is spent in the past and half in the present. In the beginning it tells of the old kingdom and its rulers. Then it skips to the present where Leif, a young boy, has to go out and risk his life to save his country. Leif must collect the magic jewels of the Belt of Deltora to save his land from the Shadowlord. Leif, and his companions Barda and Jasmine, go after the jewel located in the Forests of Silence. They must face the knight that guards the jewel. But how can they succeed when the knight is pratically psychic and telepathic? Read the series, they're a great set of books!

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Summary: THE FORESTS OF AN AWESOME SERIES
Review: This book was recommended to me by another teacher at my school. He raved about it. I was very disappointed.

The writing in this book is very bland. There is no passion behind the writing. It was like reading a text book. It had no voice.

As for the story, it was a big let down. It builds up to a lot of possibilities of danger in the forests, but once they get there, they only encounter two dangers. And the conflicts with them were very anticlimactic. The story as a whole was pretty cheesy and uninteresting.

I will probably not read the rest of this series.

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Summary: The Forests Of Silence
Review: This is the first book of the Deltora series. Lief, Barda, and Jasmine must find the seven lost gems to the magic belt of Deltora. But to get them they must go to the most horrifying places throuout Deltora, One of them..... The Forests Of Silence. in this book you will find riddles, excitement, and bravery can Lief, Barda and Jasmine survive The Forests Of Silence?