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What inspired Emily Rodda?
I have always loved reading and writing stories. English was my favourite subject at school, and at home I often wrote plays for my brothers to act out.
What is Emily Rodda famous for?
Emily Rodda is an Australian children’s book author best-known for the Deltora Quest, Rowan of Rin and Rondo series. Her first book, Something Special, was published in 1984. It began as a bedtime story she told to her young daughter, the eldest of her four children.
What is Emily Rodda’s real name?
Jennifer June Rowe
Jennifer Rowe/Full name
Few Australian children grow up without encountering the books of Emily Rodda (whose real name is Jennifer Rowe). Her Deltora Quest series has sold more than 15 million copies around the globe, with subsequent spin-offs including the Star of Deltora, The Three Doors and Rowan of Rin series.
How old is Emily Rodda?
73 years (April 2, 1948)
Jennifer Rowe/Age
What genre does Emily Rodda write?
Her crime fiction for adults is published under her own name, while her children’s fiction is published under the pseudonyms Emily Rodda and Mary-Anne Dickinson.
How do I contact Emily Rodda?
If you want to contact me, the best way is still to write to me care of Sarah Hatton, Scholastic Australia, PO Box 579 Lindfield NSW 2070 Australia.
When did Emily Rodda write Rowan of Rin?
1993
Rowan of Rin is a series of five children’s fantasy novels by Australian author Emily Rodda. It follow the adventures of a shy village boy, Rowan. The series was first published in Australia in 1993 by Omnibus Books, a corporate division of Scholastic.
Is deltora an anime?
Deltora Quest (Japanese: デルトラ・クエスト, Hepburn: Derutora Kuesuto) is a Japanese anime television series based on the series of children’s books of the same name, written by Australian author Emily Rodda.
Where did Emily Rodda go to school?
The University of Sydney
Abbotsleigh School, Sydney
Jennifer Rowe/Education
Emily Rodda (pen name of Jennifer Rowe) grew up with her two younger brothers on Sydney’s North Shore and graduated from the University of Sydney in 1973 with an MA (Hons) in English Literature.
What age is Rowan of Rin?
Rowan of Rin is probably best suited to readers aged about 8-10 years. As a read-aloud book, it’s brilliant to share with 6-8 year olds.
Where is Emily Rodda from?
Sydney, Australia
Jennifer Rowe/Place of birth
How old is Rowan of Rin?
10 years old
Rowan is described as being a scrawny, weak boy. His skin is pale white. His hair is depicted as being dark brown across all book cover illustrations, although the actual colour is never specified in the books. It is implied that Rowan is 10 years old.