Sherryl Jordan Series
June 8, 1949 – December 15, 2023
This award-winning New Zealand author began her career with picture books before moving on to novels for older readers. Her breakthrough came with Rocco, later published in the United States as A Time of Darkness, leading to numerous titles for young adult and juvenile readers distributed internationally. Jordan's work uniquely blends fantasy with elements of science fiction and romantic realism. She describes her young adult novels as "gifts" that overwhelm her with visions and characters, challenging her to bring their worlds to life.





