Landovel

Landovel

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A hero fights against the tide, Companions battle by his side. Danger, magic, secrets, lies, A tyrant King who never dies, A Prophecy that must be cheated, Evil that must be defeated, The menace of the fabled El... This is the tale of Landovel. From the legendary Emily Rodda comes an epic adventure unlike any you've read before. Derry knows no other life than that of a captive on Cram's Rock, shunned by the other young prisoners for being Cram's poison taster. Until the day everything changes, when a traveller arrives, on the run from the sinister El executioners. She leaves Derry with a magical notebook full of secrets, secrets that might hold the key to Derry's destiny—and his past. Once you enter Landovel, you won't want to leave. So let Emily Rodda, bestselling author of Deltora Quest, take you on the whole thrilling adventure. In an unprecedented publishing event, Landovel's three parts are available together—and only together—in one unique, irresistible package, ready for you to binge from start to finish. Presented in a stunning embellished giftbox containing all three books with colourful sprayed edges, Landovel is a special keepsake, the ultimate fantasy quest, and the perfect way to ignite young readers' passion by giving them the entire story to devour at once.

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Author:
Emily Rodda
Review Month:
October 2024

Reviews

  • 5
    survival, identity, sacrifice, friendship, betrayal, rebellion, freedom, destiny, power, loss, resilience, hero's quest

    Posted by Novel Insight Reviews on 21st Nov 2024

    In a country called Landovel, where mystical creatures called ‘El’ are believed to roam, a natural disaster splits the continent. The King’s heir, Alma, interested in technology and scientific discovery, is forced to flee to the lower half, named Free Landovel. Her twin brother, Greville, names the northern land True Landovel and rejects technology and literacy with harsh punishment. This story is divided into three books, but they are sold together in a box set. In Book 1, a boy named Derry is abducted from a shipwreck fleeing True Landovel and enslaved as a Poison Tester on an island fortress. When a mysterious woman chased by the elusive, magical 'El', arrives and leaves behind a secret book, Derry is swept away on a secret quest that involves the warring lands of True and Free Landovel. In Book 2, Derry, Straw, Cat and Num begin their quest to find Hant. Hoping to stir the folk hero against the cruel King Greville and evade an attack on the city by Free Landovel, they encounter new friends and foes, and learn to trust each other on the road to the Scarlet City where the King resides. In Book 3, Derry becomes the newly assigned truth-teller of King Greville. Although he has the opportunity to pick up where Hant left off, all is not as it seems: Greville is not a cruel tyrant, but a gentle, manipulated man controlled by a greedy Chancellor and palace nobles. Seeking the third spy and attempting to reunite with his friends, Derry uncovers a weapon built in the palace, planned for use against Free Landovel. While unravelling the story of Hant, V, and the El, Derry discovers how his past intertwines with theirs. A spell-binding fantasy adventure story with expansive world-building suitable for fans of Rowan of Rin, The Hobbit and Eragon.