Isobelle Carmody se erige a la vanguardia de la escritura de fantasía australiana, tejiendo hábilmente lo mundano con lo fantástico. Comenzó sus aclamadas Crónicas de Obernewtyn aún en la escuela secundaria, estableciéndose como una voz significativa en el género. Su diversa obra abarca novelas juveniles y de grado medio, explorando a menudo temas ecológicos a través de protagonistas únicos. El distintivo estilo de Carmody cautiva a los lectores al fusionar a la perfección las experiencias cotidianas con elementos extraordinarios e imaginativos.
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.
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
"Originally published by Penguin Books Australia Ltd, Camberwell, in 1990. Published here by arrangement with Penguin Group (Australia)"--T.p. verso.
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?
In a world struggling back from the brink of apocalypse, life is harsh. But for Elspeth Gordie, born with enhanced mental abilities, it is also dangerous. Survival is only by secrecy and so she determines never to use her forbidden powers. But it is as if they have their own imperative and she is brought to the attention of the totalitarian Council that rules the Land. Banished to the remote mountain institution of Obernewtyn, she must throw off her cloak of concealment and pit herself against those that would resurrect the terrible forces of the apocalypse. Only then will she learn most truly who and what she is . . . Elspeth is determined to uncover the plot and so, accompanied only by her cat, Maruman, embarks on a terrible adventure full of danger, the conclusion to which promises not just uncertainty about her safety but also that of many around her.
"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
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.
The powerful story of a young boy, Jack, searching for the truth about his mother in the bleak time after her death. One night Jack enters the Greylands - a world where there is no colour, no noise, no laughter - a place where only the wounded can enter.
Winner of the CBCA of the Year- Older Readers When Nathanial and his mother move to the quiet, safe streets of Cheshunt, he immediately senses something wrong.Violent gangs patrol the streets, feral dogs roam at night, and the oppressive stench from the abattoir lingers over the school. Soon Nathanial learns that his presence is no accident.As he uncovers the dark secrets of Cheshunt's past, and event spiral desperately out of control, he and his new friends must confront phantoms from their past in the battle to stop the Gathering and its terrifying creator. 'A great page-turner that is probably best read in daylight and in good company.'The Age
Book One of the Legendsong
Book one of The Legendsong is set in a mysterious, uncertain world that only Carmody could create. After the death of her parents and her beloved instructor, Wind, Glynn devotes herself to the care of her sick twin sister, feeling her own life to be unimportant. One night, during a midnight swim, she is swept across the Void to the troubled watery world of Keltor, through a portal created to summon the mythical Unraveller. What is the mysterious connection between Glynn's world and Keltor? And why does the man who rescued her from the waves bear an eerie resemblance to Wind? While it stands on its own as an absorbing, seductive and powerful novel, the sequels to Darkfall will be eagerly awaited.
