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The Golden Door: The Three Doors #1

The walled city of Weld is under attack from ferocious flying creatures that raid in the night, bringing death and destruction. The Warden calls for Volunteers to find and destroy the Enemy sending the invaders, and the heroes of Weld answer the call one by one, never to return. Rye is officially too young to go, but his brothers are among the lost, and he must help them. What terrors await him beyond the wall?

Emily Rodda is one of Australia’s most successful, popular and versatile writers, who has won the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for a record five times.

A former editor of The Women’s Weekly, Emily is also the best-selling author of adult mysteries under her own name of Jennifer Rowe. Her children’s books, for a range of ages and genres, exhibit a mastery of plot and character.

Amongst her many books, she has written Crumbs!; Finders Keepers and The Timekeeper (both serialised for television); Rowan of Rin; Rowan and the Travellers;Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal; Rowan and the Zebak and Rowan of the Bukshah, all published by Omnibus Books. Rowan of Rin was the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book of the year for Younger Readers in 1994. Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal was short-listed for the 1997 Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book of the Year Award for Younger Readers.

Deltora Quest: Series 1 Bindup

'Deltora Quest' series 1 tells the story of three companions - Leif, Barda and Jasmine - who are on a perilous quest to find the seven lost gems of the Belt of Deltora. Only when the belt is complete will the evil Shadow Lord and his rule of tyranny be overcome. This best-selling series of eight books is set in the fantasy world of Deltora, a sprawling kingdom of magic and monsters, bordered by the sea and a vast, curving mountain range, beyond which is an unknown territory called the Shadowlands. An appealing aspect of these books is the series of brainteasers, puzzles, clues and mysteries that the adventurers must solve to fulfill the quest. This bind-up presents all eight stories in one volume.

Forests Of Silence Deltora Quest Series One Book One Tenth Anniversary Edition

Deltora is a land of monsters and magic ... The evil Shadow Lord is 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. When the gems are stolen and hidden in dark, terrible places throughout the kingdom, the Shadow Lord triumphs and Deltora is lost. In secrecy, with only a hand-drawn map to guide them, two unlikely companions set out on a perilous quest. Determined to find the lost gems and rid their land of the tyrant, they struggle towards their first goal-the sinister Forests of Silence.

Rowan Of Rin: The Journey

At last, all five books in the award-winning Rowan series, bound into one volume! In a tightly paced series of adventures, the shy, self-effacing boy Rowan, an unlikely hero, takes on one exciting challenge after another, to first save his village, then his people and finally the beasts he loves best, the gentle bukshah. The adventures are thrilling, the monsters terrible and the characters memorable. These are books to delight and enthral readers of fantasy.

Deltora Quest Collection 4 Dvd Set

The evil Shadow Lord has taken over the kingdom... and only three people can save it. Lief, Jasmine and Barda have nothing in common - and everything to lose. They must embark on a perilous quest to recapture 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 and the people of Deltora be free from tyranny.

Secrets Of Deltora

A book for old and new fans of the Deltora Quest series, Secrets of Deltora is a 'travel guide' told from the perspective of Doran the Dragonlover, greatest of all Deltoran explorers and friend of the dragons. Follow Doran through the seven gem territories, gaining special insight into Deltora's dangers, places of interest, and of course the many amazing creatures that call Deltora home. Keen-witted readers may even uncover a conspiracy hidden in Doran's work . . . The book will have an 'old-world' feel to it, including old-book textures, torn edges and stained pages, reproduced as though it really is Doran's original travel guide. Includes a fold-out map, an inset lenticular image on the cover, and over fifty all-new illustrations from Marc McBride.

The Rondo Trilogy

The three books in the Rondo Trilogy in a box set.

The Key to Rodda.

Leo didn't know this at the time. His heart didn't miss a beat as he took the box calmly from his mother and put it on his desk. He had no idea what he was holding in his hands. The old music box has its rules, carefully handed down through the generations in Leo's family. A long-ago ancestor called Rollo had brought it back from one of his world trips. It had a plain black shiny lid, but its sides were painted with detailed scenes of a town, a castle on a hill, a queen in a long blue gown. Those who had owned it before Leo understood its powers well, and placed strict limits on its use. But now it is Leo's music box, and although he respects the rules, his least favourite cousin Mimi Langlander does not. When the rules are flouted and the Blue Queen appears and takes Mimi's dog Mutt back to the world of Rondo, Leo finds himself on an alarming quest to retrieve him, with the disagreeable Mimi at his side.

The Wizard of Rodda.

Brilliant sequel to the Key to Rondo! The fantastic world of Rondo can be perilous but Leo and Mimi know they can't keep away. They have to play their part in the continuing battle to keep Rondo safe from their deadly enemy, the remorseless Blue Queen. Plunging once more into the magic world within the antique music box, they are determined to stay out of trouble. But Rondo's spell soon draws them in, and their quest to fi nd a missing wizard becomes something far more dangerous as they try to track the Blue Queen's henchman, Spoiler, and confront an ancient terror lurking in the skies of Rondo.

The Battle For Rodda.

Heart-stopping climax of the award-winning Rondo trilogy. Peril awaits Leo and Mimi on their return to the fantastic world of Rondo.

With the help of Rondo's seven best witches and wizards, their friends have made plans to combat the attacks of the Blue Queen. But it soon becomes clear that defence is no longer enough. The queen has a dragon on her side, and is plotting a terrible revenge on all those who have defied her. A daring plan, a reckless quest and a mysterious prophecy test the friends' wits and courage to the limit as they plunge into an adventure packed with suspense, shocks and danger, and ending at last in the battle that will decide Rondo's future forever.

Lake Of Tears Deltora Quest Series One Book Two Tenth Anniversary Edition

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City Of Rats Deltora Quest Series One Book Three Tenth Anniversary Edition

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Shifting Sands Deltora Quest Series One Book Four Tenth Anniversary Edition

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Maze Of The Beast Deltora Quest Series One Book Six Tenth Anniversary Edition

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Dread Mountain Deltora Quest Series One Book Five Tenth Anniversary Edition

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Valley Of The Lost Deltora Quest Series One Book Seven Tenth Anniversary Edition

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Return To Del Deltora Quest Series One Book Eight Tenth Anniversary Edition

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Cavern Of The Fear Deltora Quest Series Two Book One Tenth Anniversary Edition

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Isle Of Illusion Deltora Quest Series Two Book Two Tenth Anniversary Edition

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Bungawitta

It's crunch time in Bungawitta. The land's as dry as a dead galah, there's no rain in sight, and only twelve people left in town. Nobody can make it rain. But a shower of money would help keep Bungawitta alive. And a festival would attract city tourists with money to spend, Jay's sure of it. But can twelve people, two dogs and a Shetland pony put on a proper festival?

The Battle For Rondo

Peril awaits Leo and Mimi on their return to the fantastic world of Rondo. With the help of Rondo's seven best witches and wizards, their friends have made plans to combat the attacks of the Blue Queen. But it soon becomes clear that defence is no longer enough. The queen has a dragon on her side, and is plotting a terrible revenge on all those who have defied her. A daring plan, a reckless quest and a mysterious prophecy test the friends' wits and courage to the limit as they plunge into an adventure packed with suspense, shocks and danger, and ending at last in the battle that will decide Rondo's future forever.

The Wizard Of Rondo

The fantastic world of Rondo can be perilous, but Leo and Mimi know they can't keep away. They have to play their part in the continuing battle to keep Rondo safe from their deadly enemy, the remorseless Blue Queen. Plunging once more into the magic world within the antique music box, they are determined to stay out of trouble. But Rondo's spell soon draws them in, and their quest to find a missing wizard becomes something far more dangerous as they try to track the Blue Queen's henchman, Spoiler, and confront an ancient terror lurking in the skies of the north. Filled with fun, excitement and startling twists, this outstanding sequel to the highly acclaimed The Key to Rondo is as rich, surprising and irresistible as Rondo itself.

Rowan Of Rin #1

"Seven hearts the journey make. Seven ways the hearts will break ..." The witch Sheba's prophecy is like a riddle. A riddle Rowan must solve if he is to find out the secret of the Mountain and save his home. To the sturdy villagers of Rin, the boy Rowan is a timid weakling. The most disappointing child ever. Yet, incredibly, it is his help they need when the stream that flows from the top of the Mountain dries up. Without its water, their precious bukshah herds will die, and Rin will be doomed. The six strongest villagers must brave the unknown terrors of the Mountain to discover the answer to the riddle. And Rowan, the unwanted seventh member of the group, must go with them.

Pigs Might Fly

Pigs can t fly. Can they?

I wish something would happen! said Rachel. Something interesting!

Afterwards, she would remember what she d said and how she d felt, that rainy Saturday morning, and she would think: That was really the beginning. And her stomach would give a little jolt, and the tips of her fingers would tingle.

But at the time she didn t know what was in store. All she knew was that she was bored. Bored with having a cold and having to stay in bed. Bored with the rain drumming on the roof.

If only something unlikely or unexpected would happen for a change. Something exciting something wonderful.

Maybe it will! her father said. And pigs might fly!

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The Best-Kept Secret

Beckoning music, gleaming horses the lure of the carousel.

Cecilia says merry-go-rounds are for little kids, but Jo feels there s something mysterious and not at all childish about the carousel that has appeared overnight in Marley Street. There s something odd about the beckoning music something strange about the gleaming horses. And why are certain people able to gain entrance to the carousel while others try as they will have to give up and turn away? Jo feels she must try to get in. She must buy a ticket but will she be leading herself and Cecilia into danger?

Ages 10+

Fairy Realm #1: The Charm Bracelet

When Jessie and her mum move into her grandmother's beautiful house in the mountains, Blue Moon, she discovers an amazing secret and enters the Fairy Realm for the first time. Fairies, elves, tiny horses and all kinds of magical beings live in the Realm. A noble Queen in a great golden palace rules them all. A high hedge keeps out dangerous creatures. But the Realm is in terrible danger. Jessie must outwit an evil enemy and save the land before it is destroyed forever!

Fairy Realm #3: The Third Wish

Jessie's helped the magic people of the Realm to escape danger twice now. But now her world is in danger. Forest fires threaten her beloved home, Blue Moon, and only a very powerful wish can save it. For this, Jessie needs a wish stone, which means she must make a very treacherous journey. And only the magic of the Realm can help her.

Fairy Realm #5: The Magic Key

It's Jessie's birthday, so her magical grandmother decides to surprise her - with some new Fairy Realm friends. Before Jessie knows it, she's on an adventure that whirls her to the end of a rainbow. Along the way, she discovers a part of the Realm she's never seen before - and meets the amazing rainbow fairies.

Fairy Realm #6: The Unicorn

The Fairy Realm and the human world are both in great danger! The wicked Outland creatures are planning an attack. Yet Jessie can only save one of her two worlds. So she must make a terrible decision - unless she can convince the secretive and powerful unicorns to help her.

Fairy Realm #7: The Star Cloak

Every year the Realm has a great festival, called the Night of Wishes, when Queen Helena puts on the precious Star Cloak and, by its magic, is able to grant wishes. When Giff the Elf accidentally damages the precious Star Cloak, right on the eve of the Night of Wishes, Jessie promises to help him have it mended. The trouble is the cloak can only be mended by the makers - the night-dwelling star fairies of Stardust Mountain. But danger awaits Jessie and Giff on the mountain, and their journey is far from easy.

Fairy Realm #8: The Water Sprites

An invitation to Lirralee! Jessie is so excited. It's a chance to see Patrice's old home village, and visit the new baby Jewel. But as she follows the daisy trail to the village, Jessie encounters the heaving, wobbling mud wubbles. She is rescued from these gummy-mouthed creatures by the cool water sprites. But when Jessie then tries to help out the water sprites, she unleashes chaos in the Realm! Jessie's latest adventure includes an intriguing Finding Pool, a precious Moon Stone and a whole collection of wonderful new characters.

Fairy Realm #9: The Peskie Spell

The magical world of the Realm has a terrible problem -- a plague of mischievous, troublemaking Peskies. A wild west wind has brought the tiny creatures down from the hills in the thousands. They're making life in the Realm impossible, and eating up all the magic!

It's been hundreds of years since the last Peskie plague, and even Queen Helena doesn't know what to do. Then Jessie comes up with an answer: an old, forgotten spell that will lead her and her friends on a fascinating journey -- and straight into trouble.

Fairy Realm #10: The Rainbow Wand

When a human child wanders into the magical Realm from Blue Moon and gets lost, it's up to Jessie to help return her to safety. Jessie is given the precious Rainbow Wand to help her, but as she searches, she finds that the Realm is in terrible danger. Jessie will have to make some tough choices about what is best for both her beloved Realm and the innocent lost child.

Rowan of Rin #2: Rowan And The Travellers

"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 help her except perhaps the boy Rowan, the "skinny weakling" whose face appears mysteriously in her dreams. Life in the village of Rin goes on day by day, unchanging. And then, unexpectedly, the Travellers arrive. Like the other children, Rowan enjoys their visits. They bring games and music, toys and tricks. But not everyone trusts them. Why have they come again so soon to Rin? Are they the "secret enemy" of Sheba's warning? Rowan is caught up in a web of intrigue and danger as he races against time to solve the witch's riddle.

Rowan of Rin #3: Rowan And The Keeper Of The Crystal

"The Crystal dims. The Chooser is summoned ..." When the man from the distant land of Maris delivers his mysterious message to the people of Rin, Rowan is shocked to discover what it means to him. Within hours he is travelling far from home, all the way to the glittering sea, and into the strange world of the Maris people. There, caught up in mystery and intrigue, Rowan must try to fulfil an ancient promise. But who can he trust? And is he brave enough to face the terrors ahead?

Rowan of Rin #5: Rowan Of The Bukshah

"Only you can do what must be done ... everything you have learned until now has been preparation for this moment." The witch Sheba has spoken, and Rowan knows he has no choice but to obey. The coldest winter in living memory is destroying the people of Rin, and he must do what he can to save them. Rowan is afraid as he sets out on the most terrifying quest of his life, Sheba's final words ringing in his ears.

The Forests Of Silence: Deltora Quest Series 1 Book 1

The Lake Of Tears: Deltora Quest Series 1 Book 2

Lief, Barda and their unruly new companion, Jasmine, are on a perilous quest to find the seven gems stolen from the magic Belt of Deltora. The golden topaz has already been found. But only when all the gems have been restored to the Belt can their land be freed from the dark power of the evil Shadow Lord. To find the second stone, the three heroes must travel through territory ruled by the monster-sorceress Thaegan. Their journey is filled with treachery, trickery and danger, and at its end they must face the hideous guardian of the enchanted Lake of Tears.

The City Of The Rats: Deltora Quest Series 1 Book 3

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 City of the Rats.

Shifting Sands: Deltora Quest Series 1 Book 4

When the seven gems of the magic Belt of Deltora were stolen, the evil Shadow Lord invaded the kingdom and enslaved its people. Determined to rid their land of the tyrant, Lief, Barda and Jasmine are on a perilous quest to find the lost gems, which are hidden in fearsome places throughout the kingdom. They have found three gems. Now they must seek the fourth, hidden in a shimmering, barren waste, kept jealously by an unknown guardian. Separation, confusion and strange, terrible enemies await them in the ordeal of the Shifting Sands

Return To Del: Deltora Quest Series 1 Book 8

In the final book in the series, 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.

Valley Of The Lost: Deltora Quest Series 1 Book 7

Lief, Barda and Jasmine, searching for the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora, have almost reached their goal. Six gems now gleam in the Belt, but the last must be found before Deltora can be freed from the tyranny of the evil Shadow Lord. The companions have faced many terrors with strength and courage. Now they are about to meet dark mysteries that strength and courage alone cannot defeat. If they fail, their quest will be lost, and they will remain forever trapped in the swirling mists of the Valley of the Lost.

Maze Of The Beast: Deltora Quest Series 1 Book 6

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.

Cavern Of The Fear: Deltora Quest Series 2 Book 1

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 Deltorans are still enslaved in the Shadowlands, the enemy's own terrifying and mysterious domain. To rescue them, 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 Lord fears is the fabled Pirran Pipe. But does the mysterious Pipe still exist? And if it does, what dangers will the companions have to face to find it.

Isle Of Illusion: Deltora Quest Series 2 Book 2

Lief, Barda and Jasmine are desperately searching for the three parts of the fabled Pirran Pipe, their only hope of saving the 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 struggle 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.

Shadowlands Deltora Quest Series 2 Book 3

Lief, Barda and Jasmine have two parts of the fabled Pirran Pipe. Now they must seek the final part on 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? Filled with doubts they move on, knowing that, whatever happens, their quest will end in the darkness and horror of the Shadowlands itself.

Deltora Quest: Series 3 Bindup

Here, for the first time, the four books of the international best-selling fantasy series Deltora Quest 3 are brought together in one superb volume. The evil Shadow Lord has been banished, but still famine stalks Deltora, and only monsters thrive. As the starving people weaken, Lief, Jasmine and Barda discover a terrible secret. The Enemy left the seeds of death behind him. Four vile creations of sorcery called the Four Sisters are hidden in the land. They are slowly killing it while the Shadow Lord gloats, awaiting his triumphant return.

Dragon's Nest: Deltora Quest Series 3 Book 1

The evil Shadow Lord has been banished, but famine still stalks Deltora, and only monsters thrive. As the starving people weaken, Lief, Jasmine and Barda discover a terrible secret. The Enemy left the seeds of death behind him. Four vile creations of sorcery called the Four Sisters are hidden in the land. They are slowly killing it while the Shadow Lord gloats, awaiting his triumphant return. The companions must find the deadly Sisters and destroy them. Their only clue is a fragment of an ancient map. Their only hope of help lies with seven unlikely allies - the last of Deltora's dragons.

Isle Of The Dead: Deltora Quest Series 3 Book 3

Aided by the mysterious magic of Deltora's last dragons, Lief, Barda and Jasmine have found and destroyed two of the Four Sisters, evil Shadow Lord creations that have been poisoning Deltora. Now, aware that time is running out for the kingdom's starving people, the companions are racing to their next goal, on the wild west coast. But the Shadow Lord has become aware of their quest. And, somehow, he knows every move they make. Terrible dangers from the present and the past lie in wait for them. And the greatest shock of all lurks in the lair of the ferocious Kobb, on the desolate Isle of the Dead.

Sister Of The South: Deltora Quest Series 3 Book 4

With the aid of Deltora's last dragons, Lief, Barda and Jasmine have destroyed three of the Four Sisters, evil Shadow Lord creations that 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 he cannot stop, he cannot turn back.

Deltora Quest: Series 2 Bindup

Here, for the first time, the three books of the international best-selling fantasy series Deltora Quest 2 are brought together in one superb volume. The Shadow Lord's evil tyranny over Deltora has ended. But thousands of Deltorans are still enslaved in the Shadowlands, the Enemy's own terrifying and mysterious domain. To rescue them, the three companions from the original Deltora Quest-Leif, Barda and Jasmine-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 Lord fears is the Pirran Pipe. But does it still exist? And if it does, will its ancient magic still prevail against the Enemy's sorcery? Filled with doubts, the companions move on, knowing that whatever happens, their quest will end in the darkness and horror of the Shadowlands itself.

Finders Keepers

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Dread Mountain: Deltora Quest Series 1 Book 5

Lief, Barda and Jasmine are on a perilous quest to find the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora. Only when all 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 heroes must venture almost to the border of the Shadowlands, and plunge into the darkness and terror of the realm of the monstrous toad Gellick - Dread Mountain.

Shadowgate: Deltora Quest Series 3 Book 2

The Four Sisters, evil creations of the Shadow Lord, are poisoning Deltora and starving its people. Lief, Barda and Jasmine have found and destroyed the first of the sisters. Now they must find the second, hidden within the mountains that border the Shadowlands itself. And they know that only the Dragon of the Emerald can help them. The Shadow Lord is now aware of their quest. Deep in the Shadowlands, he plots their destruction. Hidden enemies and trickery await as the companions travel towards the Sister of the North and its terrible guardian, in the dread place called Shadowgate.