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| finders keepers emily rodda: Finders Keepers Emily Rodda, 2001 Patrick loves the excitement of computer games. He is even more excited when the computer invites him to be a contestant in a million dollar TV game show called Finders Keepers. He accepts the invitation and discovers the world beyond the Barrier, and embarks on the adventure of his life. Ages 8-11. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Finders Keepers Michelle Monkou, 2003-06-01 Getting a second chance at life, successful businesswoman Nicole Montgomery opens a bed and breakfast in the country and meets her match in hospitality critic Brad Calverton, a devastatingly handsome man who is not what he seems. Original. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: The Flower Fairies Emily Rodda, 2008 Jessie returns to the magical world where her grandmother was born, where she deals with some griffins, dances with fairies, and borrows something to help her dance in her school concert. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Finders Keepers Emily Rodda, 1990 While Patrick is playing, the computer screen suddenly goes black and an invitation to compete in Finders Keeper, a TV game show, appears. But no such TV show exists. By the author of Something Special, winner of the Australian Children's Book Council Junior Book Award. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: The Maze of the Beast (Deltora Quest #6) Emily Rodda, 2012-11-01 The international bestselling series returns for a new generation with a fresh look and bonus content from the legends of Deltora.Deltora is a land of monsters and magic. 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 the Belt's power will threaten his terrifying rule if the gems can be returned to it. Five gems have already been found. The next stone lies hidden in the underwater lair of the hideous and ferocious Glus. Already pursued by the servants of the Shadow Lord, Lief, Barda, and Jasmine will need all their strength and courage to face the Maze of the Beast. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Green Fingers Emily Rodda, 1998 Sam doesn't know why Mr Green wants to plant things on the dry, brown hill. Nothing will grow there. You'd need to have green fingers! |
| finders keepers emily rodda: The Shop at Hoopers Bend Emily Rodda, 2017-08-01 'Rodda is a master storyteller . . . This is a beautiful, compelling story' -- Books+Publishing, four stars When Quil Medway gets on the train, she thinks she knows where and howher journey will end. At camp. With another school holiday spent surrounded bypeople, but feeling alone. Quil doesn't know how wrong she is. She doesn't know anything about theshop at Hoopers Bend. Or a bitter, prickly woman called Bailey Or a littleblack and white dog who at this very moment is chewing through a rope so he'll be free to answer a call that only he can hear. She doesn't know about the magic. But it won't be long now ... From one of Australia's most renowned children's authors, this is a story about coming home when you didn't even know that was where you belonged. MORE PRAISE 'The Shop at Hoopers Bend is a satisfying read for both young and old, with its timeless tale about new life, new hope and new beginnings. Recommended for 9 years and up.' - Reading Time AWARDS Shortlisted - WA Young Readers Book Awards Shortlisted - 2017 Aurealis Awards Shortlisted - 2018 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Shortlisted - 2018 Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards Shortlisted - 2018 Queensland Literary Awards |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Crumbs! Emily Rodda, Katrina Allan, 2001 Peter has problems with his 4 month old sister, reacts strangely to her baby biscuits. 9yrs+. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal Emily Rodda, 2002-09-17 The people of Rin have come to rely on the boy, Rowan. But will his bravery be enough to save his people? |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Fairy Realm #8: The Water Sprites Emily Rodda, 2005-10-11 The Water Sprites are angry. Their Moon Stone has been stolen! They won't return any thing that floats down to their Finding Pool until the stone is returned. Will Jessie be able to help the Water Sprites before they take something precious? |
| finders keepers emily rodda: The Best-Kept Secret Emily Rodda, 2017-07-01 The award-winning classic by internationally renowned author Emily Rodda. 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 9+ |
| finders keepers emily rodda: The Lake of Tears Emily Rodda, 2001 Lief and Barda, accompanied by the girl who rescued them in the Forests of Silence, Jasmine, and her animals, travel through the lands of the sorceress Thaegan to find and restore one of the missing jewels from the magical Belt of Deltora. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: The Unicorn Emily Rodda, 2008 When wicked Queen Valda of the Outlands threatens both the Fairy Realm and the human world, Jessie seeks the help of the unicorns. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Pigs Might Fly Emily Rodda, 2017-07-01 The award-winning classic by internationally renowned author Emily Rodda. 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!' Ages: 9+ |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Power and Glory Emily Rodda, 1996-04-15 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. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: His Name Was Walter Emily Rodda, 2019-12-09 From Australia's favourite storyteller comes a story, within a story, that shows us the extraordinary power of true love and solves a decades-old mystery. Once upon a time, in a dark city far away, there lived a boy called Walter, who had nothing but his name to call his own ... The handwritten book, with its strangely vivid illustrations, has been hidden in the old house for a long, long time. Tonight, four kids and their teacher will find it. Tonight, at last, the haunting story of Walter and the mysterious, tragic girl called Sparrow will be read - right to the very end ... From one of Australia's most renowned children's authors, comes an extraordinary story within a story - a mystery, a prophecy, a long-buried secret. And five people who will remember this night for the rest of their lives. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Rowan of Rin Emily Rodda, 2015 When the river that supports his village of Rin runs dry, Rowan must join a dangerous journey to its source in the forbidden Mountain. Rowan and his companions must conquer not only the mountain's many tricks, but also the fierce dragon that lives at its peak. To the villagers of Rin, Rowan appears to be a timid weakling, yet it is his help they need most. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: The Deltora Book of Monsters Emily Rodda, 2001 Deltora is a land of magic and monsters. Here, gathered together for the first time in one volume, are many of the terrifying creatures that prowl Deltora's forests, mountains and deserts, swim in its waters and patrol its skies. Magnificently illustrated in full colour and filled with fascinating facts, 'The Deltora Book of Monsters' is the perfect addition to the series. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: The Rainbow Wand Emily Rodda, 2011 For every little girl who loves MAGIC BALLERINA and the RAINBOW FAIRIES comes a truly enchanting series from award-winning Australian author Emily Rodda. Ages 7-12. A human child has become lost in the Realm and it's up to Jessie to find her. With the help of the magical Rainbow Wand, Jessie sets off to save the day - only to discover a terrible secret that threatens the peace and safety of the Fairy Realm. Ages 7-12. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: The Sister of the South Emily Rodda, 2011 With the aid of Deltora's last dragons, Lief, Barda and Jasmine have destroyed three of the Four Sisters, the 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 Lief, Barda and Jasmine's home, but it has changed while they have been gone. Fear now stalks the streets, treachery lurks behind smiling faces, and evil prowls the palace. Even as they confront their own fears, the three companions know they cannot turn back. For in the Shadowlands, the Shadow Lord gloats, waiting for the terrifying end . . . |
| finders keepers emily rodda: The Shadowlands Emily Rodda, 2011 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. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Finders Keepers Emily Rodda, 1994 While playing a computer game, Patrick is transported to a parallel world and invited to participate in a game show in which he must find three lost items to win several fabulous prizes. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: The Riddle of the Trumpalar Judy Bernard-Waite, 1982 First published 1981. When the twins entered the mysterious world of the Trumpalar they set out to save the Trumper Tree from distruction. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Books in the Life of a Child Maurice Saxby, 1997-10-15 Books in the Life of a Child explores the value of books and reading in the stimulation of children's imagination and their fundamental importance in the development of language and true literacy. It examines not only the vast range of children's books available but also how to introduce young people to the joys of reading in the home, the school and in the community. The book has been written as a resource for all adults, especially teachers, student teachers, librarians and parents, and those who care about the value of literature for children. It is a comprehensive and critical guide, with chapters on the history of children's literature and an analysis of its many forms and genres, from poetry, fairytale, myth, legend and fantasy, through realistic and historical fiction, to humour, pulp fiction and information books. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Ages 9-10 Susie Brown, 2005 |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Talk about Books! Liz Knowles, Martha Smith, 2003-07-30 Book clubs, literature circles, and reading groups are great ways to promote literacy and books to young readers. This new guide provides everything you need to run a dynamic, no-fuss book discussion group with elementary and middle school students. Featuring 15 titles of diverse genres, it offers discussion topics and activity ideas for some of the best new reads for kids. Brought to you by the authors of the highly acclaimed Reading Rules! Motivating Teens to Read, this guide is an outstanding resource for starting and running a stellar literary discussion group—whether it's in a school, public library, or community center. Grades 4-8. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Targeting Text John Barwick, 1998 Series contains structured teaching units for nine most commonly studied text types. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Paperbound Books in Print , 1992 |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Love, Honour, and O'Brien Jennifer Rowe, 2012-01-01 She stared into the speckled mirror, wondering how she had come to this. How could she, Holly Love, apple of her parents’ eye, competent manipulator of invoices in Gorgon Office Supplies, have ended up alone and starving in a dead man’s flat? How indeed? Most reluctant heroines would throw in the towel at this point. But Holly Love is made of sterner stuff. She’s sworn to track down the cheating swine who ripped her life apart, and make him pay. But as she tries to keep her head in the face of a bizarre mystery, a gloomy old house, a hearse-driving Elvis impersonator and a gang of vengeful thugs – not to mention a garrulous and possibly possessed parrot – Holly is forced to come to terms with a great truth. However bad things seem, they can always get worse. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Australian National Bibliography , 1978 |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Australian Children's Books, 1980-2000 Marcie Muir, Kerry White, 2004 All Australian children's books published from 1989 to 2000 are listed in this essential reference for those who appreciate the richness of Australian writing for children. Following the same format as volumes 1 and 2 in this series chronicling books published as early as 1774, entries include publishing details, the number of illustrations, and the awards received for each book. This third volume follows the continuing careers of authors such as Mem Fox, Bob Graham, Robin Klein, and Paul Jennings, and traces changes in the popularity of Australian themes and settings to identify publishing trends. Varied cultural aspects of modern-day life are shown, from globalization, commercialism, and the rise of the middle class in Asia to desktop publishing, outcome-based school curricula, and the modern obsession with celebrities all of which are reflected in the type and quantity of books produced by Australian writers and publishers. The wealth of included material will extend researchers' understanding of the range of Australian children's books. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Children's Literature Barbara Stoodt, 1996 |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Children's Book Prizes Ruth Allen, 2019-01-22 First published in 1998, this book is the first comprehensive survey of the awards made to children’s books in the English-speaking world. The Volume covers nearly forty different prizes including well-known and established ones such as the Newbury Award, prizes instigated by the commercial sector such as the Smarties Prize, as well as nationally sponsored awards and prizes for illustrators. Detailed lists are provided of the winning titles and, where appropriate, the runners-up in each year that the award has been given. Ruth Allen also presents some fascinating and often entertaining insights into the motivations behind awards and how they are views by authors, illustrators, publishers, librarians, booksellers and potential purchasers. The various criteria applied by judges of these awards are also examined, with an assessment of whether they have always achieved the ‘right’ result. This Volume is both a useful guide for adults wishing to buy good books for children and an important tool for those researching the history of the children’s book industry. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Award-winning Books for Children and Young Adults Betty L. Criscoe, 1990 |
| finders keepers emily rodda: A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature Rebecca J. Lukens, 2007 Designed to facilitate the use of children's books from all genres, this exceptional resource helps teachers, librarians, and media specialists select the best children’s literature for the classroom, library, or home. Unlike an anthology of children's literature, which includes selected chapters or text summaries, the Eighth Edition of this highly regarded book teacheshowto select quality children's literature. Using the critical standards for all literature, examples of children’s books provide the basis for an explanation of critical principles and special issues in judging books for children. Taking readers through the definitions ofliterary termssuch as plot, character, theme, setting, point of view, style, and tone, Lukens provides sound criteria for assessing the merit of children's books. The book also includes chapters on rhymes, poetry, biography, and informational books. A new and enlarged section addresses censorship and a new chapter addresses the benefits of reading, its significance for children, and its growth in popularity among adults. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: The Whole Story John E. Simkin, 1996 This work is the only comprehensive guide to sequels in English, with over 84,000 works by 12,500 authors in 17,000 sequences. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Children's Books from Other Countries Carl M. Tomlinson, 1998-01-15 A complete and current guide to international children's literature. The annotated bibliography contains over 700 titles from 29 different countries printed between 1950 and 1996. All titles are available in English; many have been translated and others have originated in other English-speaking countries. Indexes include Author-Title Index, Country of Origin Index, and Subject Index. Sponsored by the United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Your Reading Barbara G. Samuels, G. Kylene Beers, 1996 An annotated listing of books of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama recommended for junior high and middle school students. |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Forthcoming Books Rose Arny, 1997 |
| finders keepers emily rodda: Orana , 1996 |
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