Books by Emily Rodda

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  • Squeak Street Series by Emily Rodda Kevin to the Rescue (7) ISBN: 978 1876288 54 9 Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm Format: New 64 Pages Book Description When Rosie Rich-Mouse begs Kevin for help he rushes to her rescue. But a terrible shock is waiting for him at her lonely old house on Lake Road. He has no idea how risky being a hero can be! About Emily Rodda Emily Rodda grew up with her two younger brothers on Sydney’s North Shore and graduated from the University of Sydney in 1973 with an MA (Hons) in English Literature. Always an avid reader she moved naturally into a career in publishing first as a book editor and finally as a publisher at Angus Robertson. Emily Rodda’s first book Someth more here…..

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  • Squeak Street Series by Emily Rodda One-Shoe’s Wishes (2) ISBN: 978 1876288 49 5 Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm Format: New 64 Pages Book Description When One-Shoe finds a dusty little blue bottle on his travels he knows it’s a treasure. He can’t wait to clean it up and put it in his window. Little does he know that the bottle is even stranger than it seems! About Emily Rodda Emily Rodda grew up with her two younger brothers on Sydney’s North Shore and graduated from the University of Sydney in 1973 with an MA (Hons) in English Literature. Always an avid reader she moved naturally into a career in publishing first as a book editor and finally as a publisher at Angus Robertson. Emily R click here…..

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  • Squeak Street Series by Emily Rodda Fee-Fee’s Holiday (3) ISBN: 978 1876288 50 1 Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm Format: New 64 Pages Book Description Everyone in Squeak Street wants to help Fee-Fee win the big Cheesey Chews competition. The first prize is a luxury holiday and that’s just what poor tired Fee-Fee needs. But her friends soon find out that helping is harder than they thought. About Emily Rodda Emily Rodda grew up with her two younger brothers on Sydney’s North Shore and graduated from the University of Sydney in 1973 with an MA (Hons) in English Literature. Always an avid reader she moved naturally into a career in publishing first as a book editor and finally as a publisher at click here…..

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  • Rowan of Rin by Emily Rodda Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal (Book Three) Format: New Paperback. Published over a period of 10 years Emily Rodda’s widely acclaimed series Rowan of Rin is established as a firm favourite in the fantasy genre. First launched in 1993 and re-released in 2003 with the much-anticipated fifth book Rowan of the Bukshah the Rowan of Rin series is adored by children and adults alike. Each book is a complete story with a classic quest storyline which has a series of riddling mysteries to be solved by the unlikely hero Rowan. Book Summary The crystal dims The Chooser is summoned… When the man from the distant land of Maris delivers his mysterious message to the find out more…..

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  • SQUEAK STREET SERIES The first 5 books in the series by EMILY RODDA See other early readers and chapter books for children at The Bookshelf of Oz click here New softcover books. Each book has 55 – 60 pages with delightful illustrations throughout by Andrew McLean. Meet the mice who live in Squeak Street. There’s Old Bun in Number One One-Shoe in Number Two Fee-Fee in Number Three Pink Paw in Number Four and Lucky Clive in Number Five. Old Bun and the Burglar – Old Bun can’t believe his luck. Soon after he receives a note warning him about a number of burglaries in Mouseville three strong mice from the Rich Mouse Guard Company offer their help. One-Shoe’s Wishes – When One-Shoe fi more information…..

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  • Deltora Quest City of the Rats Series One Book Three Author : Emily Rodda Format : Paperback 120 pages. Condition : Used. Ex-library book. Dimensions : 13cm x 20cm x 1cm Book Summary Lief Barda and Jasmine-companions with nothing in common but their hatred of the enemy-are on a perilous quest to find the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora. Only when the Belt is complete once more can the evil Shadow Lord be overthrown. They have succeeded in finding the golden topaz and the great ruby. The two gems’ mysterious powers have strengthened them and given them the courage to move on in their search for the third stone. But none of them can know what horrors await them in the forbidden Ci extra info…..

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  • Squeak Street Series by Emily Rodda Pink Paw’s Painting (4) ISBN: 978 1876288 51 8 Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm Format: New 64 Pages Book Description The Sunny Corner Home for Lonely Old Mice wants to buy a very big painting that is interesting and full of life. Pink-Paw has just a few hours to create a masterpiece. Can she do it? About Emily Rodda Emily Rodda grew up with her two younger brothers on Sydney’s North Shore and graduated from the University of Sydney in 1973 with an MA (Hons) in English Literature. Always an avid reader she moved naturally into a career in publishing first as a book editor and finally as a publisher at Angus Robertson. Emily Rodda’s first book Something Spec more details…..

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  • The Fairy Realm by Emily Rodda The Third Wish (3) Format: New Hardcover ISBN: 9781599613253 Book Summary Jessie’s helped the magical people of the Realm to escape danger twice now — she’s a real hero to her friends there. But now her own world is in danger. Forest fires threaten her beloved home Blue Moon. And only the magic of the realm can help her. About Emily Rodda Emily Rodda grew up with her two younger brothers on Sydney’s North Shore and graduated from the University of Sydney in 1973 with an MA (Hons) in English Literature. Always an avid reader she moved naturally into a career in publishing first as a book editor and finally as a publisher at Angus Robertson. Emily Rodda’s more here…..

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  • Deltora Quest The Maze of the Beast Series One Book Six Author : Emily Rodda Format : Paperback 120 pages. Condition : Used. Ex-library book. Dimensions : 13cm x 20cm x 1cm Book Summary The evil Shadow Lord has become aware that Lief Barda and Jasmine are searching for the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora. He knows that if the gems can be restored to the Belt its power will threaten his tyranny. Five gems have already been found. The next stone lies hidden in the underwater lair of the hideous and ferocious Glus. Already exhausted pursued by the servants of the Shadow Lord the three companions will need all their strength and courage to face the Maze of the Beast. Series Summary click here…..

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  • Deltora Quest Cavern of the Fear Series Two Book One Author : Emily Rodda Format : Paperback 136 pages. Condition : Used. Ex-library book. Dimensions : 13cm x 20cm x 1cm Book Summary The Shadow Lord’s evil tyranny over Deltora has ended. He and the creatures of his sorcery have been driven back across the mountains. But thousands of Deltorians are still enslaved in the Shadowlands the Enemy’s own terrifying and mysterious domain. To rescue thousands of Deltorans enslaved in the Shadowlands Lief Barda and Jasmine – heroes of the quest for the Belt of Deltora – must find a weapon powerful enough to combat the Shadow Lord’s magic on his own ground. According to legend the only thing the Shadow more information…..

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  • Deltora Quest The Shadowlands Series Two Book Three Author : Emily Rodda Format : Paperback 138 pages. Condition : Used. Ex-library book. Dimensions : 13cm x 20cm x 1cm Book Summary Lief Barda and Jasmine travel to the emerald isle of Keras. The Pipe is their only chance of saving the thousands of Deltorans enslaved in the Shadowlands for it is said to be the only thing the Shadow Lord fears in his own domain. But can the Pipe be made whole? And if it can will its ancient magic still prevail against the enemy’s sorcery? Or are the companions walking into a trap? Lief Barda and Jasmine are filled with doubts they move on knowing that whatever happens their quest will end in the darkness and h extra info…..

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  • Rowan of Rin by Emily Rodda Rowan and the Travellers (Book Two) Format: New Paperback. Published over a period of 10 years Emily Rodda’s widely acclaimed series Rowan of Rin is established as a firm favourite in the fantasy genre. First launched in 1993 and re-released in 2003 with the much-anticipated fifth book Rowan of the Bukshah the Rowan of Rin series is adored by children and adults alike. Each book is a complete story with a classic quest storyline which has a series of riddling mysteries to be solved by the unlikely hero Rowan. Book Summary The secret enemy is here. It hides in darkness fools beware! The witch Sheba is tormented by strange visions and terrifying riddles. No-one can more information…..

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  • Rowan of Rin by Emily Rodda Rowan and the Zebak (Book Four) Format: New Paperback. Published over a period of 10 years Emily Rodda’s widely acclaimed series Rowan of Rin is established as a firm favourite in the fantasy genre. First launched in 1993 and re-released in 2003 with the much-anticipated fifth book Rowan of the Bukshah the Rowan of Rin series is adored by children and adults alike. Each book is a complete story with a classic quest storyline which has a series of riddling mysteries to be solved by the unlikely hero Rowan. Book Summary Five strange fingers from fate’s hand. When his little sister Annad is snatched from Rin by a monstrous flying creature Rowan must travel to t extra info…..

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  • The Fairy Realm by Emily Rodda The Last Fairy-Apple Tree (4) Format: New Hardcover ISBN: 9781599613260 Book Summary Jessie’s had amazing adventures in the magical Realm. She’s flown with the flower fairies and swum with the mermaids! Now Jessie’s grandmother senses something wrong in the Realm. The gnomes that grow the fairy-apple trees in the Hidden Valley are in trouble and not even the Queen can help them! Jessie and her friends must travel to the Hidden Valley to find out what’s wrong and help the gnomes. Along the way they travel through secret passages to a wild part of the Realm — and meet the storytelling furry bears of Brill. About Emily Rodda Emily Rodda grew up with her two young more details…..

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  • DELTORA QUEST SERIES 1 All 8 books in the one hardcover volume by EMILY RODDA See other fiction books for children at The Bookshelf of Oz click here New hardcover book with dustjacket. 736 pages published 2006. Deltora is a land of monsters and magic … For centuries the evil Shadow Lord has been plotting to invade Deltora and enslave its people. All that stands against him is the magic Belt of Deltora with its seven gems of great and mysterious power: topaz ruby opal lapis lazuli emerald amethyst and diamond. When the gems are stolen and scattered throughout the kingdon the Enemy triumphs and Deltora is lots. Abandoned by their king suffering under the Shadow Lord’s cruel tyranny the peopl click here…..

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  • Deltora Quest Sister of the South Series Three Book Four Author : Emily Rodda Format : Paperback 192 pages. Condition : New. Holographic image on front cover. Dimensions : 13cm x 20cm x 1cm Book Summary With the aid of Deltora’s last dragons Lief Barda and Jasmine have destroyed three of the Four Sisters evil Shadow Lord creations whaich are poisoning their land. Their quest will end in the city of Del where the Sister of the South lies hidden. Del is the companions’ home but it has changed. Fear now stalks the streets treachery lurks behind smiling faces and evil prowls the palace. Burdened by a terrible sense of foreboding Lief knows that every step he takes leads closer to disaster. Yet h find out more…..

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  • Deltora Quest Return to Del Series One Book Eight Author : Emily Rodda Format : Paperback 120 pages. Condition : Used. Ex-library book. Dimensions : 13cm x 20cm x 1cm Book Summary The seven lost gems have been restored to the Belt of Deltora. Now Lief Barda and Jasmine must find the heir to the kingdom’s throne. They know that only the true heir can use the belt’s magic to overthrow the evil Shadow Lord. But the heir has been in deepest hiding since birth and only the belt can reveal the hiding place. Shock follows shock as the Deltora Quest rushes to its thundering climax and the fury and the power of the Shadow Lord himself threaten to destroy its three heroes and everything they love. Ser click here…..

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  • Squeak Street Series by Emily Rodda Lucky Clive (5) ISBN: 978 1876288 52 5 Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm Format: New 64 Pages Book Description When Clive discovers that two of his school friends have become rich and famous he decides to leave his boring old life behind and find a new job. But starting out again isn’t easy. About Emily Rodda Emily Rodda grew up with her two younger brothers on Sydney’s North Shore and graduated from the University of Sydney in 1973 with an MA (Hons) in English Literature. Always an avid reader she moved naturally into a career in publishing first as a book editor and finally as a publisher at Angus Robertson. Emily Rodda’s first book Something Special extra info…..

Children’s books by Emily Rodda

Emily Rodda is a pen name of the author Jennifer Rowe. She grew up with her two younger brothers on Sydney’s North Shore and graduated from the University of Sydney in 1973 with an MA (Hons) in English Literature. Always an avid reader, she moved naturally into a career in publishing, first as a book editor, and finally as a publisher at Angus & Robertson.

Emily’s first book, Something Special, was published in 1984. It marked the beginning of a career that has seen her become one of the most successful, prolific and versatile writers in Australia. She has written or co-authored well over fifty books for children, and as Jennifer Rowe she writes popular mystery novels for adults. Her children’s books range from picture books to Young Adult ( YA ) novels, and include the award-winning Rowan series and the outstandingly successful Deltora Quest fantasy series. Winner of the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book of the Year (Younger Readers) Award a record five times, she seems to know instinctively what children want to read.

She has been a full-time writer since 1994. “I feel very lucky to have a job I love so much,” she says. Her four children, including twin boys, have given her plenty of inspiration over the years. “None of the characters in my books are exactly like anyone I know, but all of them have things in common with people I know. Everyone writes from his or her own experience. I look at people I know and listen to them and when I am trying to think of a new character, these things come back to me.”

An important influence on her writing was the world of the media. Her father was a TV executive, and she grew up with “the ratings” and a great respect for the demands of the marketplace. She acknowledges the need for escapist books as well as those that are more literary.

All Emily Rodda’s books are testament to her exception storytelling ability. She describes the Rowan books, which combine a classic quest storyline with a series of riddling mysteries to be solved, as being “the most pleasurable to write”. Other books, like Dog Tales, which looks at the lives of a gang of neighbourhood dogs, demonstrate her wonderful talent for comedy. Her plots are always beautifully crafted. “I love things that all tie up… There’s no little clue that doesn’t have a meaning and I suppose it’s the fascination for someone who likes word games or likes doing tapestry… maybe it’s a response to the general messiness of life, but I find it very satisfying.”

In 1995 Emily Rodda won the prestigious Dromkeen Medal. The judges of the award said of her that she “maintains a prolific writing schedule, continues to provide a role model in promoting children’s literature, and still spends many hours sharing her love of books with children and educators”.