The Shifting Sands by Emily Rodda

The Shifting Sands

Deltora Quest #4

Emily Rodda

131 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

When the seven gems of the magic Belt of Deltora were stolen, the evil Shadow Lord invaded the kingdom and enslaved its people. Determined to rid their land of the tyrant, Lief, Barda, and Jasmine are on a dangerous quest to find the lost gems, wh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 605 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 50%
tense 43%
dark 31%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

fast 88%
slow 5%
medium 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.76

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