Where did the Shadow Lord come from? How did the Ak-Baba come to be? All of Deltora?s secrets revealed at last! This special edition to delight all Deltora fans, is the foundation on which the series of fifteen best-sellers was built. The amazing secrets of Deltora are revealed. Emily Rodda revisits the traditions and legends of Deltora to create a rich cultural tapestry of Deltora history. This lavish publication is the final word on Deltora, the land of monsters and magic. It features magnificent colour plates by Marc McBride.