Dragons of Deltora tetralogy Books in Order
The Dragons of Deltora tetralogy series is 4 books by Emily Rodda, published 2003 to 2004. Start with Dragon's Nest (2003). We have catalogued 2 of them so far, with 2 editions between them; the rest are being added.
- Books
- 4
- 2 of 4 catalogued so far
- Editions tracked
- 2
- Published
- 2003 to 2004
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Reading order
The Dragons of Deltora tetralogy books in the order they were published, with the year each first appeared.
- 1Dragon's NestBuy a copy: eBay2003
- 2ShadowgateBuy a copy: eBay2004
- 3Isle of the DeadBuy a copy: eBay2004
- 4The Sister of the SouthBuy a copy: eBay2004
Editions we track
| No. | Cover | Book | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | Shadowgate (Dragons of Deltora) First | 2004 | |
| – | Isle of the Dead | 2004 |
About Dragons of Deltora tetralogy
Dragons of Deltora is a four-book children's fantasy series by Emily Rodda, the pen name of the Australian author Jennifer Rowe, and the third series in her Deltora saga, following Deltora Shadowlands. Scholastic Australia published the first book, Dragon's Nest, in November 2003, followed by Shadowgate, Isle of the Dead and The Sister of the South in 2004. Scholastic issued the American editions from 2004.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Dragons of Deltora tetralogy books in?
Start with Dragon's Nest (2003), then Shadowgate and Isle of the Dead. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many Dragons of Deltora tetralogy books are there?
There are 4 books in the Dragons of Deltora tetralogy series, from 2003 to 2004. We have catalogued 2 of them so far.
What is the first Dragons of Deltora tetralogy book?
Dragon's Nest, first published in 2003, is the first book in the Dragons of Deltora tetralogy series.
Where these facts come from
- Dragons of Deltora, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Dragons of Deltora (Q16385453), Wikidata (wikidata.org)
- Dragon's Nest search results, Open Library (openlibrary.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 20 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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