Deltora Quest volume 1 features story by Emily Rodda and Art by Makoto Niwano.

The kingdom of Deltora is turned upside down when the King and Queen both die mysteriously and their young son, Endon, is given the Belt of Deltora and pronounced king. Meanwhile, Endon's best friend, the orphaned Jarred, discovers a plot to strike at the royal household from within! Before he can warn his new king, Jarred is accused of murder and barely escapes the castle with his life. With the nefarious Shadow Lord's army preparing for invasion, Deltora has never needed Jarred more - will he answer the call?