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Emily Rodda Books: Biography, Best Books & Where to Read Them

born 1948 · Sydney, Australia · also known as Jennifer Rowe
📖 Best for: Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)

Emily Rodda booksbooks by Emily RoddaSomething SpecialRowan of RinThe Forests of Silence (Deltora Quest #1)Jennifer Rowe

Emily Rodda books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these

Who is Emily Rodda?

Emily Rodda wrote the fantasy series Deltora Quest (2000), in which Lief searches for seven lost gems to free his kingdom. She has won the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year award five times.

Where to start

New to Emily Rodda? Start with The Forests of Silence.

Emily Rodda’s best-known books, in order

Emily Rodda’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.

  1. Something Special (1984)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  2. Rowan of Rin (1993)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  3. The Forests of Silence (Deltora Quest #1) (2000)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive

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The Land of the Blue Flower
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A Quest to Find the Sun
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A Double Story
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A floral fantasy in an old English garden
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An Enchanted Garden: Fairy Stories
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Brownies and Bogles
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Granny's Wonderful Chair
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In the Court of King Arthur
Samuel E. Lowe
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Emily Rodda?

Emily Rodda wrote the fantasy series Deltora Quest (2000), in which Lief searches for seven lost gems to free his kingdom. She has won the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year award five times.

What is Emily Rodda’s most famous book?

The Forests of Silence is a great place to start; other favourites include Something Special, Rowan of Rin, The Forests of Silence (Deltora Quest #1).

What age are Emily Rodda’s books for?

Emily Rodda’s books are best for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · grades 6–8 (ages 11–14).

Can I read Emily Rodda’s books free online?

Emily Rodda’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.

Where can I borrow Emily Rodda books near me?

Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Emily Rodda ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.

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