Emily Rodda
A beloved Australian children's author whose magical quests have enchanted a generation of young readers.
Emily Rodda — pen name of Australian author Jennifer Rowe — is one of the most successful and award-winning children's writers of her country, best known for the enormously popular Deltora Quest series and other fantasy adventures for young readers. Her books are fixtures of middle-grade shelves and have been adapted into anime and games.
While primarily a fantasy author, Rodda writes the kind of imaginative quest adventure — puzzles, magical objects, brave young heroes — that sits naturally alongside speculative fiction for younger audiences. Her storytelling is brisk, clever, and warmly engaging, designed to hook newer readers. Expect fast-moving, puzzle-driven adventure with real charm. Her quest adventures run across our shelves for younger readers, and the individual book pages note reading level and content for each, so parents and new readers alike can pick a starting point that fits with confidence.
- For younger readers and quest-fantasy fans
- The hugely popular Deltora Quest series
- Every title content-rated and age-guided
