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8 4 y separately published work icon Rowan and the Travellers Emily Rodda , Norwood : Omnibus Books , 1994 Z818576 1994 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure The witch Sheba is tormented by a strange riddle. Then the travellers pay a visit to Rin and the whole town begins to fall asleep. What does the riddle mean? Only the young boy Rowan can solve the riddle as he embarks on an adventure in order to save the whole town.
7 11 y separately published work icon Rowan of Rin Emily Rodda , Norwood : Omnibus Books , 1993 Z797986 1993 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure (taught in 1 units)

The people of Rin have long lived in the shadow of the Mountain, hearing the dragon's roar every morning and evening. When the village's precious stream stops flowing, a frightening journey must be undertaken up the Mountain to the stream's source. To the hardy villagers of Rin, the boy Rowan is a timid weakling. Yet because only he can read the magical map, it is Rowan who must brave the unknown terrors of the Mountain to save the village and solve a witch's riddle.
7 1 y separately published work icon The Shadowlands Emily Rodda , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2002 Z960147 2002 single work children's fiction children's fantasy Two parts of the fabled Pirran Pipe have already been found by intrepid companions Lief, Barda and Jasmine. Finding the third and final part of the Pipe on the emerald isle of Keras, is the key to survival for the thousands of Deltorans enslaved in the Shadowlands. Can the three adventurers complete the Pipe? And can the Pipe be made whole? Or is there a trap ahead for the brave threesome? Filled with doubt, Lief, Barda and Jasmine go forward knowing that whatever happens their quest will end in the darkness and horror of the Shadowlands itself.
7 1 y separately published work icon Cavern of the Fear Emily Rodda , Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2002 Z960140 2002 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'The Shadow Lord's evil tyranny has finally ended. But thousands of Deltorans are still enslaved in the Shadowlands, the Enemy's own terrifying and mysterious domain. To rescue them, Leif, 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. According to legend, the only thing the Shadow Lord fears is the Pirran Pipe. But does the mysterious Pipe still exist?' (Source: publisher website).
8 2 y separately published work icon The Isle of Illusion Emily Rodda , Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2002 Z960126 2002 single work children's fiction children's fantasy Lief, Barda and Jasmine are desperately searching for the three parts of the fabled Pirran Pipe, their only hope of saving thousands of Deltorans held captive by the evil Shadow Lord. They have already risked their lives to gain the first part of the Pipe. Now they must find the second. As their loved ones left behind in Del stuggle in a thickening web of rumour, suspicion and treachery, the companions move on to the mysterious island of Auron. They have been warned that terrible dangers await them. But nothing can prepare them for the reality of what is to come.
9 y separately published work icon The Valley of the Lost Emily Rodda , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2000 Z820104 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy With six gems now restored to the magic Belt of Deltora, only one more stone remains to be found. As the hunt for the seventh and last gem begins, Lief, Barda and Jasmine journey to the Valley of the Lost where they have to confront the Guardian. One false move and they will be enslaved forever.
12 y separately published work icon Return to Del Emily Rodda , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2000 Z820111 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy The seven lost gems have been found. 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. Shock follows shock as the Deltora Quest rushes to its thundering climax.
12 y separately published work icon Dread Mountain Emily Rodda , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2000 Z820101 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Lief, Barda and Jasmine are on a perilous quest to find the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora. Only when all the gems have been restored to the Belt can Deltora be freed from the tyranny of the evil Shadow Lord. Four gems have been found. Now, though grave news reaches Lief from home and he longs to return, the quest must continue. To find the fifth stone the travellers must venture almost to the border of the Shadowlands and plunge into the darkness and terror of the realm of the monstrous toad Gellik.' (Publisher's blurb)
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