Lake of Tears — Emily Rodda

Deltora is a land of monsters and magic…

Lief, Barda, and their unpredictable new companion Jasmine are on an urgent mission to find the seven stones stolen from the magic Belt of Deltora. The golden topaz has already been found. But only when all the stones 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, Lief, Barda, and Jasmine must travel through territory ruled by the monster-sorceress Thaegan. Their journey will be filled with treachery, trickery, and danger. And at its end they will find the biggest challenge of all -- the hideous guardian of the enchanted Lake of Tears!