Isobelle Carmody stands at the forefront of Australian fantasy writing, skillfully weaving together the mundane and the fantastic. She began her acclaimed Obernewtyn Chronicles while still in high school, establishing herself as a significant voice in the genre. Her diverse body of work spans young adult and middle-grade novels, often exploring ecological themes through unique protagonists. Carmody's distinctive style captivates readers by seamlessly blending everyday experiences with extraordinary, imaginative elements.
In a land of ice and darkness, Bily and Zluty, along with an injured Monster, uncover a hidden settlement and delve into the enigmatic plans of the Makers. As they navigate this treacherous terrain, the Monster faces a harrowing decision that could change everything. This enchanting tale is part of a magical adventure series aimed at younger readers, crafted by the award-winning author of Little Fur.
After years spent struggling to balance her desires with her responsibilities, Elspeth Gordie has fully embraced her role as the Seeker. Battle-scarred and lovelorn, haunted by memories of her beloved Rushton, Elspeth is not prepared for what she finds at the end of the black road she travels: the Compound, a lost community with a startling secret. As Elspeth strives against her captors, she learns that Rushton and her friends have fallen into the hands of the deadly slavemasters that rule the Red Land. And worst of all, as Elspeth stumbles, the Destroyer creeps ever closer to his goal: awakening the cataclysmically destructive weapon-machines that Elspeth has been charged with stopping. Has all her sacrifice been in vain?
Alyzon Whitestarr doesn't take after her musically talented father or her nocturnal, artistic mother. In fact, she's the most normal member of a very eccentric family until the day that an accident leaves her more unique than she ever could have dreamed. When she wakes from a coma after an accident suddenly colours are more vibrant. Her memory is flawless; but strangest of all is Alyzon's sense of smell. She can smell people's feelings, view flashes of their lives and perceive their essences. Her best friend smells of a comforting sea breeze. She registers her father's contentment as the sweet scent of caramelised sugar. With Alyzon's extrasensory perception comes intrigue and danger, as she discovers the dark secrets and hidden ambitions that threaten her family. In the end, being different might be less of a blessing than a curse.
In a transformed world, Merlin awakens with fragmented memories and a sense of being pursued. Driven by the need to uncover her past, she encounters the renegade Scatterlings and becomes embroiled in their struggle against the oppressive Citizen Gods. As she navigates the dangers ahead, her journey reveals not only the secrets of her identity but also the larger conflict shaping her reality.
"Obernewtyn: In a world struggling back from the brink of apocalypse, life is harsh. And for Elspeth Gordie, it's also dangerous. Elspeth has a secret: she's a Misfit, born with mental powers that would mean her death if discovered. When she is exiled to the mountain compound known as Obernewtyn, she discovers that someone within its walls seeks the most dangerous secret of all -- one that may revive the very forces that nearly destroyed the world. The farseekers: Elspeth and her secret community of Misfits have worked hard to develop their forbidden powers in preparation for the inevitable conflict with the Council. When they learn of a new Talent -- one whose power may eclipse anything they have ever seen before -- a group of Misfits risk their lives on a dangerous quest to gain such a strong ally. But only Elspeth knows the true cost of the tasks that lie ahead"--Page 4 of cover
A group of children spend the night in a big old school and go on a chilling journey of self-discovery when they decide to play a game. They must travel from room to room, picking up a lantern and writing down their names to ward off the dark. But the old school holds a secret that they must confront if they are to succeed in their journey...
The story follows Little Fur as she embarks on a quest to thwart the Troll king's sinister plan against the Earth Spirit. Joined by her loyal cat Ginger, a hesitant rat, and a pessimistic fox named Sorrow, Little Fur must rally her companions to confront the challenges ahead. Despite her small size, she is determined to prove that even the smallest creatures can make a significant impact in the fight for balance in nature.
In the midst of the worst winter on record, Rage is beset with worry. Her mother still hasn’t fully recovered from her car accident despite Rage’s successful quest for healing magic. Her stoic uncle seems to be having second thoughts about looking after her. The school bully, Logan, is increasingly malicious. And her only friend, Billy Thunder, is just a dog again. As if that weren’t enough, there’s something wild lurking in the woods around the farm. Do Rage’s dreams hint at a sinister threat to two worlds?
Seeking a cure for her sick mother, Courage Winnoway and her dogs pass through a magical gateway to a strange land known as Valley where they must find the powerful wizard noted for his healing magic before the sand in an enchanted hourglass runs out.
Elspeth Gordies adventures continue as she tries to seal an alliance between the secret Misfit community at Obernewtyn and the rebel forces rumored to be hiding in the capital, right under the noses of the dreaded totalitarian Council. Her mission will take her far beyond the borders of the Land, across the sea and into the heart of the mysterious desert, where she discovers that she will need the desert peoples help to fulfill her destiny and save her world