New Releases by Emily Rodda

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.

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.

Elmo and his friends investigate when Aunt Vivien mysteriously disappears from her old house known as Mistfall Mansion.

The evil Shadow Lord has become aware that Lief, Barda, and Jasmaine are searching for the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora. He knows that the Belt''s power will threaten his terrifying rule if the gems can be returned to it. Lief, Barda and Jasmine will need all their strength and courage to face the Maze of the Beast and to find the sixth stone.

During her most recent visit to the Fairy Realm, Jessie inadvertently allows a baby fairy to be captured by water sprites who want to hold the child captive until their missing moonstone is returned.

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. This year, though, there''s a problem: it''s the night before the festival, and Giff the elf has accidentally damaged the Cloak! Jessie knows that to save the Night of Wishes, she must get the Star Cloak repaired by the night-dwelling star fairies of Stardust Mountain, the makers of the Cloak and the only ones who are able to fix it. She doesn''t have much time -- can she save the Realm''s special night?

Lief must find the ruby gem, the second stone in the Belt of Deltora.

Contains Books 1-3 of the Deltora Shadowlands series.

Lief, Barda, and Jasmine have successfully destroyed three of the Four Sisters, evil Shadow Lord creations that are poisoning their land. Now they must head to the city of Del where Sister of the South lies hidden.

Gives techniques on how to draw and color monsters that appear on the covers of the "Deltora Quest" series of books.

The evil Shadow Lord is planning to take over the land of Deltora and enslave all its people. In order to stop him sixteen-year-old Lief and former palace guard Barda must find all seven stones from the magic belt of Deltora.

For use in schools and libraries only. Having destroyed two of the Four Sisters--poisonous evils created by the Shadow Lord--Lief, Barda, and Jasmine continue to need the help of the magical dragons as they journey west toward the Isle of the Dead.

When a bitter winter threatens starvation to the people of Rin who set out for the coast, Rowan and several others stay behind for various reasons and are led to a startling discovery about their people''s past.

The people of Rin have come to rely on the boy, Rowan. But will his bravery be enough to save his people?

When a flying monster kidnaps Rowan''s little sister, Annad, Rowan fears the warlike Zebak people have attacked his village of Rin. And Annad''s capture is only the beginning. Now Rowan and his companions must make the treacherous journey into Zebak territory, fighting the monsters that guard its city and the enemy people within it. If they fail, Annad will be lost -- and so will all hope for the survival of Rin.

The story tells about Jessie''s fifth journey to the Fairy Realm.

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. 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.

In the fourth installment of this magical series, Jessie returns to the Fairy Realm to help the gnomes of Hidden Valley. Illustrations.

Fantasy fiction for young readers and first book in the third Deltora Quest series. Famine stalks Deltora and only monsters thrive. Lief, Jasmine and Barda must find the deadly Sisters and destroy them. Their only clue is a fragment of an ancient map, and their only hope of help lies with the last of Deltora''s dragons. Author is five-time winner of the Children''s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award. Her previous titles include ''Finders Keepers'' and ''The Timekeeper'' which have both been serialised for television.

After a flying lizard carries off his little sister, Rowan of Rin and three companions are guided by a rhyming riddle on a journey to the land of their old enemy, the Zebak, in order to rescue her.

Destiny leads Rowan of Rin to make choices which could save a powerful crystal, thereby ensuring the safety of his people and his people''s shore-dwelling allies.

Lief, Barda, and Jasmine set out to recover the final part of the Pirran Pipe from the island of Kerras, hoping that when the Pipe is made whole, they will be able to use it to stop the evil Shadow Lord.

Publisher Description

The people of Rin have long lived knowing the legend of the dragon of the Mountain, hearing the dragon''s roar each day. When the village''s precious stream stops flowing, young Rowan must join the six strongest leaders of Rin on a frightening journey to the Mountain to the stream''s source, and Rowan weathers each test he is faced with.

Depicts the terrifying creatures of Deltora''s forests, mountains and deserts. 8 yrs+

The evil Shadow Lord is planning to take over the land of Deltora and ev=nslave all its people. In order to stop him 16-year old Lief and former palace guard Barda must find all seven stones from the magic belt of Deltora.

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.

Three companions brave the realm of the monster Gellik in order to recover the fifth gem for the Belt of Deltora.

A young boy gets a new video game, Power and Glory, for his birthday, and he''s ready to blast the bad guys--if his loving family will just leave him alone! "Observant viewers will notice some humorous similarities between the characters in the video game and the family members who interrupt the fun....The stylized artwork is remarkable for its tremendous energy, coherence of composition, and attention to detail....An unexpected pleasure."--Booklist.