Emily Rodda’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 (her real name) she writes popular mystery novels for adults. Her children’s books range from picture books to novels for teenagers, and include the award-winning Rowan series and the out- standingly 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.

1. Forests of Silence, The 1. Cavern of Fear 1. Dragon’s Nest 2. Lake of Tears, The 2. Isle of Illusion, The 2. 3. City of Rats 3. Shadowlands, The 3. Isle of the Dead 4. Shifting Sands, The 4. Sister of the South, The 5. 6. Maze of the Beast, The 7. Valley of the Lost, The 8. Return to Del

Deltora Book of Monsters, the How To Draw Deltora Dragons How To Draw Deltora Monsters 1. Secrets of Deltora 2. Rowan and the Travellers Tales Of Deltora 3. Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal Ultimate Deltora Quiz Book

4. 5. Rowan of the Bukshah 1. Key To Rondo 2. Wizard of Rondo 3. Battle for Rondo

Best Kept Secret 1. Old Bun and the Burglar Bob the Bulider and the Elves 2. One-Shoe’s Wishes Dog Tales 3. Fee-Fee’s Holiday Finders Keepers 4. Pink-Paw’s Painting Time Keeper 5. Lucky Clive Pigs Might Fly 6. Quick-Stick’s Magic Fuzz the Famous Fly 7. Kevin to The Rescue Something Special 8. Tails and the Twin Spell 9. Addy and the Pirates 10. Ben the Post-Mouse Long Way Home

1. Charm Bracelet, The 5. Magic Key, The 2. Flower Fairies, The 6. Unicorn, The 3. Third Wish, The 7. Star Cloak, The 9. Peskie Spell, The 4. Last Fairy-Apple Tree, The 8. Water Sprites, The 10. Rainbow Wand, The