Rowan of Rin

Emily Rodda

What genres does Emily Rodda write?

She is best known for children's and middle grade fantasy and adventure. She also writes books for a range of ages and genres, and publishes adult mysteries under the pseudonym Jennifer Rowe.

What are Emily Rodda's most popular series and where should a new reader start?

Major series include Deltora Quest, Rowan of Rin, The Three Doors, and the Fairy Realm books. Good entry points are Forests of Silence (Deltora Quest book 1), Rowan of Rin (Rowan of Rin book 1) and The Golden Door (The Three Doors book 1).

Is there a recommended reading order for her series?

Yes. Read each series in its published series order (for example, start Deltora Quest with Forests of Silence and follow the numbered sequence; start Rowan of Rin with Rowan of Rin and continue through its titles). Standalone books can be read independently.

Has Emily Rodda won major awards for her work?

Yes. She has won the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award multiple times. Rowan of Rin won the CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers in 1994, and Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal was shortlisted in 1997.

What age groups do her books target?

Her work spans a wide range of children's age groups, from early readers and picture-level titles up through middle grade and young readers, with fantasy and adventure themes common across those levels.