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Marjory O'Dea Marjory O'Dea i(A87392 works by) (a.k.a. Marjory Collard O'Dea; Marjory Langridge)
Also writes as: M. R. Collard
Born: Established: 1928 ;
Gender: Female
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1 1 y separately published work icon Ring of Unicorns Marjory O'Dea , 2005 10446237 2005 series - author novel
1 y separately published work icon The Phoenix Feather M. R. Collard , Australia : Palindrome Publishing , 2005 10446553 2005 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'One for the quick witted. Contains a bonus Quest, rich food, challenging language, dance sequences, recycled and fictitious characters, unauthorized surveillance, rapid location changes, bold adventure and bridled passion. As the verse said, suitable for young adults and adults young. Stand-alone sequel to A Frozen Moment.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon A Frozen Moment M. R. Collard , Australia : Palindrome Publishing , 2005 10446522 2005 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'A satirical romp with touching undertones set in a location that is undoubtedly odd. The bizarre economy is characterized by an absence of currency and an abundance of ideas. Contains some royals, not all in their right senses, and some odd language. As the verse says, this is one for young adults or adults young.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon The Key to Rattlekey M. R. Collard , Australia : Palindrome Publishing , 2005 10446459 2005 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Choose this and :

'You will travel in the high middle ages when the world was flat.

'Your destinations will be exotic.

'Your transport will be multi-modal

'As you stalk royals, or infiltrate low life, your guides will be:

'a gryphon with a problem

'And

'A basilisk with attitude.

'You will be puzzled, shocked, delighted, touched, dismayed.

'Like those you observe, you will, at journey’s end, never be the same again.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon The One-Verse Gryphon M. R. Collard , Australia : Palindrome Publishing , 2005 10446407 2005 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'The Basilisk Trilogy finds itself with a sequel and a second generation of players. Finished mid-1998, the time was ripe for blind hope. Pack your wits, grab your hat. Sometimes a romp, sometimes a complex dance. For those who have forgotten fun and those who have had the good fortune always to remember it.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon An Ermine Tale M. R. Collard , Australia : Palindrome Publishing , 2005 10446340 2005 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'It is 1977. There is much ado in the Nation’s Capital. Bureaucrats face extinction. You didn’t notice at the time? You weren’t alive back then? No matter. Read all about it here. Especially read, if you like unusual alliances, a touch of suspense, some nonsense and a good battle.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Ian Clunies Ross : A Biography Marjory O'Dea , South Melbourne : Hyland House , 1997 Z1365058 1997 single work biography
1 2 y separately published work icon Of Jade and Amber Caves Marjory O'Dea , South Yarra : Heinemann Education Australia , 1974 Z846117 1974 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

The continuing story of the four Collard children around Canberra.
1 Comment from Calpurnia i "All peristalsis ceased as she walked in", Marjory O'Dea , 1972 single work poetry
— Appears in: Southerly , December vol. 32 no. 4 1972; (p. 255-256)
1 1 y separately published work icon Six Days Between a Second Marjory O'Dea , South Yarra : Heinemann Education Australia , 1969 Z829968 1969 single work children's fiction children's fantasy The place is Canberra and, with the help of creatures such as unicorns, fabulous bees and, best of all, Burleigh the Gryphon, the Collard Children must save the city from extinction.
1 Light (After a Painting by Francesco del Cossa in the National Gallery of Art, Washington) i "The saints preserve us from surprises,", Marjory O'Dea , 1969 single work poetry
— Appears in: Southerly , vol. 29 no. 2 1969; (p. 92)
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