Emily Rodda
About the author

Emily Rodda

Emily Rodda's first book, Something Special, was published with Angus & Robertson 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.Since then, Emily has written or co-authored over ninety books for children. Her children's books range from picture books to YA novels, and include the award-winning Rowan of Rin series as well as the outstandingly successful Deltora Quest fantasy series.A full-time writer since 1994, Emily has won the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year award a record five times and seems to instinctively know what children want to read.

Books by Emily Rodda

The Golden Door: The Three Doors series
Emily Rodda

The Golden Door: The Three Doors series

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    Bungawitta
    Emily Rodda

    Bungawitta

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      Deltora Quest Series 1 Bind-Up
      Emily Rodda

      Deltora Quest Series 1 Bind-Up

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        Rowan of Rin: Rowan of Rin #1
        Emily Rodda

        Rowan of Rin: Rowan of Rin #1

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          Rowan and the Travellers: Rowan of Rin #2
          Emily Rodda

          Rowan and the Travellers: Rowan of Rin #2

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            Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal: Rowan of Rin #3
            Emily Rodda

            Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal: Rowan of Rin #3

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              Rowan and the Zebak: Rowan of Rin #4
              Emily Rodda

              Rowan and the Zebak: Rowan of Rin #4

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                Rowan of the Bukshah: Rowan of Rin #5
                Emily Rodda

                Rowan of the Bukshah: Rowan of Rin #5

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                  Shadows of the Master (Star of Deltora #)1
                  Emily Rodda

                  Shadows of the Master (Star of Deltora #)1

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                  Towers of Illica (Star of Deltora #3)
                  Emily Rodda

                  Towers of Illica (Star of Deltora #3)

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                  Emily Rodda Articles

                  The Stories Behind Your Favourite Kids and YA Books

                  Podcast

                  21 November 2023

                  The Stories Behind Your Favourite Kids and YA Books

                  A New Fantasy Adventure: Read our Review of Eliza Vanda’s Button Box by Emily Rodda

                  Review | Our Review

                  25 May 2021

                  A New Fantasy Adventure: Read our Review of Eliza Vanda’s Button Box by Emily Rodda

                  Adventurous, mysterious and entertaining: Read an extract from Monty's Island 3 by Emily Rodda

                  Review | Extract

                  16 December 2020

                  Adventurous, mysterious and entertaining: Read an extract from Monty's Island 3 by Emily Rodda

                  Boredom buster for the summer holidays: Read our review of Monty's Island 3 by Emily Rodda

                  Review | Our Review

                  16 December 2020

                  Boredom buster for the summer holidays: Read our review of Monty's Island 3 by Emily Rodda

                  Adventure for beginning readers: Read an extract from Beady Bold and the Yum-Yams: Monty’s Island 2 by Emily Rodda

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                  5 August 2020

                  Adventure for beginning readers: Read an extract from Beady Bold and the Yum-Yams: Monty’s Island 2 by Emily Rodda

                  Monstrous mayhem: Read our review for Beady Bold and the Yum-Yams: Monty's Island 2

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                  5 August 2020

                  Monstrous mayhem: Read our review for Beady Bold and the Yum-Yams: Monty's Island 2

                  Meet the magical crew on Monty's Island: Read an extract from Monty's Island 1: Scary Mary and the Stripe Spell by Emily Rodda

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                  16 April 2020

                  Meet the magical crew on Monty's Island: Read an extract from Monty's Island 1: Scary Mary and the Stripe Spell by Emily Rodda

                  Creating a magical island: Author Emily Rodda shares the inspiration for her new series, Monty's Island

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                  15 April 2020

                  Creating a magical island: Author Emily Rodda shares the inspiration for her new series, Monty's Island

                  Adventure and magic in a delightful new series: Review of Scary Mary and the Stripe Spell: Monty's Island 1 by Emily Rodda

                  Review

                  14 April 2020

                  Adventure and magic in a delightful new series: Review of Scary Mary and the Stripe Spell: Monty's Island 1 by Emily Rodda

                  Podcast: The Joy of Children's Books with Emily Rodda

                  Podcast

                  20 August 2018

                  Podcast: The Joy of Children's Books with Emily Rodda