"The Lake of Tears" is a thrilling adventure book for young readers who love magic, danger and mystery. Emily Rodda's captivating writing style draws readers into a world full of excitement, where three brave heroes - Lief, Barda and Jasmine - embark on a perilous quest to retrieve stolen gems and save their kingdom. This book is especially suitable for those who enjoy fast-paced, action-packed stories filled with magical creatures and unexpected plot twists.

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• Canberra's Own Outstanding List (COOL) Awards for Section 2 Fiction for Younger Readers (2003)

Leif, Barda amd their unruly new companion, Jasmine, are on a perilous quest to find the seven gems stolen from the magic Belt of Deltora. The golden topaz has already been found. But only when all the gems have been restored to the belt can their land be freed from the dark power of the evil Shadow Lord.To find the second stone, the three heroes must travel through territory ruled by the monster sorceress Thaegan. Their journey is filled with treachery, trickery and danger, and at its end they must face the hideous guardian of the enchanted lake of tears.

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