Dragon's Nest facts for kids
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| Author | Emily Rodda |
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| Cover artist | Marc McBride |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Series | Dragons of Deltora |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Scholastic |
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Publication date
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2005 |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Preceded by | The Shadowlands |
| Followed by | Shadowgate |
Dragon's Nest is an exciting children's fantasy book. It was written by Emily Rodda. This book is the first in the Dragons of Deltora series. It is also the third main series in the larger Deltora story. The book was released in 2005. It was published by Scholastic Press.
Contents
What is Dragon's Nest About?
This book continues the adventures in the land of Deltora. The main hero, Lief, has just destroyed a special crystal. This crystal was used by the Shadow Lord's helpers to talk to him. After this, Lief finds a piece of a hidden map.
The Four Sisters and the Dragons
Lief and his friends soon learn about a big problem in Deltora. The land is suffering from a terrible sickness and hunger. This is caused by four evil creatures called the Four Sisters. They use magic to poison the land. Only powerful dragons can defeat these Sisters. However, most people believe that all dragons are gone.
Long ago, a person named Doran the Dragonlover helped seven dragons. Each dragon came from a different part of Deltora. Doran convinced them to go into a deep sleep. This way, they would be safe. The Four Sisters are hidden in the farthest corners of Deltora. They are found in the east, north, west, and south.
Journey to Dragon's Nest
Lief and his friends decide to go to Dragon's Nest first. This is the easternmost point of Deltora. On their journey, they find a creature called Rolf. Rolf is a Capricon. He has been captured by some riddle-loving monsters called Granous.
Capricons used to live in a grand city called Capra. This city is now the town of Broome. Dragons destroyed Capra because the Capricons had made them angry. They had even stolen dragon eggs. Rolf says he is the last Capricon left.
Meeting the Dragons
The companions then meet the Topaz Dragon, Fidelis. He has just woken up from his long sleep. They had met him before when he was sleeping. Fidelis refuses to join them on their quest. This is because Doran made the dragons promise not to enter each other's lands while they were asleep. This rule was to keep them safe.
Lief and his friends continue their journey. They arrive in Broome. There, they meet a brave warrior woman named Lindal. She helps guide them to Dragon's Nest. At Dragon's Nest, they finally find the Sister of the East.
The Guardian's Secret
Rolf then reveals a shocking secret. He is the Sister's Guardian! He had been working for the Shadow Lord. In return, Rolf was given magic powers. He was also promised that he would rule the East one day. Rolf believed this was his right as the heir of Capra.
But Rolf's plan fails. The Ruby Dragon, Joyeu, wakes up. Joyeu destroys the Sister of the East. Rolf is also defeated. This marks the first victory against the Four Sisters.
