Dragon’s Nest

Dragon’s Nest by Emily Rodda is a reprint edition published by Scholastic Australia in 2003, featuring 166 pages in English. This book is the first installment in the third Deltora Quest series, aimed at young readers. It presents a fantasy narrative set in the land of Deltora, where famine prevails and only monsters thrive. The story follows Lief, Jasmine, and Barda as they embark on a quest to locate the deadly Sisters and eliminate them, guided by a fragment of an ancient map and the hope of assistance from the last of Deltora’s dragons.

Readers will discover a blend of action and adventure as the protagonists navigate challenges in their quest. The narrative incorporates elements of science fiction and features mythical creatures, including dragons, which are central to the plot. This edition invites young readers to engage with a world filled with danger and discovery, making it a notable addition to the juvenile fiction genre.