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Isobelle Carmody
Isobelle Jane Carmody (born 16 June 1958) is an Australian writer of science fiction, fantasy, children's literature, and young adult literature. She is recipient of the Aurealis Award for best children's fiction. Biography Isobelle Carmody was born in Wangaratta on 16 June 1958, the eldest of eight children. She began work on '' Obernewtyn Chronicles'' at the age of fourteen. This was soon after the death of her father in a traffic accident.Louise Schwartzkoff, "Interview: Isobelle Carmody", ''The Age'', 21 November 2015, Spectrum, p. 24 She continued to work on them while completing a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in literature and philosophy; she worked in public relations and journalism. ''The Stone Key'', book five of the ''Obernewtyn Chronicles'', was released in February 2008. '' The Sending'', book six of that series, was officially released on 31 October 2011. The seventh and final book, ''The Red Queen'', was released in November 2015. She was Guest of Honour at the 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Puffin Books
Puffin Books is a longstanding children's imprint of the British publishers Penguin Books. Since the 1960s, it has been among the largest publishers of children's books in the UK and much of the English-speaking world. The imprint now belongs to Penguin Random House, a subsidiary of the German media conglomerate Bertelsmann. History Four years after Penguin Books had been founded by Allen Lane, the idea for Puffin Books was hatched in 1939, when Noel Carrington, at the time an editor for '' Country Life'' books, met him and proposed a series of children's non-fiction picture books, inspired by the brightly coloured lithographed books mass-produced at the time for Soviet children. Lane saw the potential, and the first of the picture book series were published the following year. The name "Puffin" was a natural companion to the existing "Penguin" and "Pelican" books. Many continued to be reprinted right into the 1970s. A fiction list soon followed, when Puffin secured the paper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Red Queen (Obernewtyn Chronicles)
The ''Obernewtyn Chronicles'' is a series of science fiction and fantasy novels by Australian author Isobelle Carmody. The series has a post apocalyptic setting and depicts a world long after its destruction by a global nuclear holocaust. The series' protagonist, Elspeth Gordie, is a young girl with mental powers condemned by the series' main antagonists, the governing body, known as the council, and the religious authority, the Herder Faction. The novels deal with themes of responsibility, duty, prejudice, discrimination, tolerance, and human and animal rights. Books of the series The series consists of seven novels published by Penguin Books. # '' Obernewtyn'' (1987) # '' The Farseekers'' (1990) # '' Ashling'' (1995) # '' The Keeping Place'' (1999) # '' Wavesong'' (2008) # '' The Stone Key'' (2008) # '' The Sending'' (2011) # ''The Red Queen'' (2015) In the United States and Canada, the books are published by Random House. Random House split ''The Stone Key'' into two boo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alyzon Whitestarr
''Alyzon Whitestarr'' is a 2005 young adult novel by Isobelle Carmody. Background ''Alyzon Whitestarr'' was first published in Australia on 26 September 2005 by Penguin Books in trade paperback format. It was released by Random House in the United States in 2005. ''Alyzon Whitestarr'' won the 2005 Aurealis Award for best young-adult novel The Aurealis Awards are presented annually by the Australia-based Chimaera Publications and WASFF to published works to "recognise the achievements of Australian science fiction, fantasy, horror writers". To qualify, a work must have been fi ... and the 2005 Golden Aurealis for best novel. Synopsis Alyzon Whitestarr does not take after her musically talented father or her nocturnal, artistic mother. She considers herself to be the most normal member of a very eccentric family until an accident changes that. When she wakes from a coma after an accident suddenly colors are more vibrant. Her memory is flawless; but strangest of all is Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quentaris Chronicles
The Quentaris Chronicles is a shared universe series of fantasy books initially published by Lothian Books, but now published by Ford Street Press. The books in the series are written by various Australian authors including Isobelle Carmody Isobelle Jane Carmody (born 16 June 1958) is an Australian writer of science fiction, fantasy, children's literature, and young adult literature. She is recipient of the Aurealis Award for best children's fiction. Biography Isobelle Carmody w ..., Pamela Freeman and John Heffernan. Though they are written by different authors and usually star new characters, they are all set in the magical city of Quentaris. There are also several recurring characters that play minor roles e.g. Stanas the water magician. The series editors are Paul Collins and Michael Pryor. List of books References External links * * Michael Pryorat Penguin Books Australia (formerly House of Legends) Paul Collins: Author, Editor, Publisher, Events Coordina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lothian Books
Hachette () is a French publisher. Founded in 1826 by Louis Hachette as Brédif, the company later became L. Hachette et Compagnie, Librairie Hachette, Hachette SA and Hachette Livre in France. After acquiring an Australian publisher, Hachette Australia was created; in the UK it became Hachette UK, and its expansion into the United States became Hachette Book Group USA. History France It was founded in 1826 by Louis Hachette as Brédif, a bookshop and publishing company. It became L. Hachette et Compagnie on 1 January 1846, Librairie Hachette in 1919, and Hachette SA in 1977. It was acquired by the Lagardère Group in 1981. In 1992, the publishing assets of Hachette SA were grouped into a subsidiary called Hachette Livre (), the flagship imprint of Lagardère Publishing. Hachette has its headquarters in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. In 1996, it merged with the Hatier group. In 2004, Hachette acquired dictionary publisher Éditions Larousse. International expansion In 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darksong
''Darksong'' is a Parallel universe fantasy novel by Isobelle Carmody. The sequel of '' Darkfall'', it is the second book in the Legendsong Saga ''The Legendsong Saga'' encompasses the novels '' Darkfall'' and ''Darksong'' written by Australian author Isobelle Carmody, which centre on the adventures of Glynn and Ember Flanders in a parallel universe. Terms Holder the king or ruler of all o .... Conceived and written while Carmody was living in Prague, it was published by Viking books in 2002, and Penguin in 2003. The third book in the trilogy is as yet unpublished. References External links * 2002 Australian novels Australian fantasy novels Legendsong Saga {{2000s-fantasy-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Keeping Place
''The Keeping Place'' is a science fiction novel by Australian writer Isobelle Carmody, set in a post-apocalyptic Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction is a subgenre of speculative fiction in which the Earth's (or another planet's) civilization is collapsing or has collapsed. The apocalypse event may be climatic, such as runaway climate change; ast ... world. It is the fourth book in the '' Obernewtyn Chronicles''. Synopsis After a kidnapping, the Misfit community at Obernewtyn are forced to join the rebellion against the totalitarian Council, using their extraordinary mental abilities. Yet Elspeth must also seek out clues left by a long-dead seer, Kasanda, necessary to her quest to destroy the Beforetime weaponmachines. When one is hidden in the past, Elspeth must travel the Dreamtrails, stalked by a terrifying beast, with Maruman, her cat, as guide and protector. Only now can she learn more of the Beforetime Misfits and their enemy, Govamen, and realise her quest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ditmar Award
The Ditmar Award (formally the Australian SF ("Ditmar") Award; formerly the "Australian Science Fiction Achievement Award") has been awarded annually since 1969 at the Australian National Science Fiction Convention (the "Natcon") to recognise achievement in Australian science fiction (including fantasy and horror) and science fiction fandom. The award is similar to the Hugo Award but on a national rather than international scale. They are named for Martin James Ditmar "Dick" Jenssen, an Australian fan and artist, who financially supported the awards at their inception. The current rules for the award (which had for many years been specified only in the minimalist "Jack Herman constitution") were developed in 2000 and 2001 as a result of controversy resulting from the withdrawal of the works of several prominent writers from eligibility, and the rules are subject to revision by the "Business Meeting" of the Natcon. Process Award-eligible works and persons are first nominated b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legendsong Saga
''The Legendsong Saga'' encompasses the novels '' Darkfall'' and ''Darksong'' written by Australian author Isobelle Carmody, which centre on the adventures of Glynn and Ember Flanders in a parallel universe. Terms Holder the king or ruler of all of Keltor, chosen by Darkfall. Chieftain the ruler of a particular sept. The chieftaincy is inherited. Mermod the chosen future Holder, by Darkfall. Stranger the name given to those who come through Lanalor's portal from our world to Keltor. Unraveller this is the believed hero, supposed to come to free the Unykorn or the Firstmade. Shadowman a Robin Hood type figure, working for Darkfall and against any followers of the Draaka cult. The Shadowman and his agents are not endorsed by Darkfall, however. Silfi are a deadly sort of sea serpent who infest the waters of Keltor, the sense the movement of the water and are attracted unless a wavespeaker is aboard (or awake) to calm the seas. Septs These are like the countries of Keltor. They a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darkfall (Carmody Novel)
''Darkfall'' is the first novel in the ''Legendsong Saga'' series by Australian author Isobelle Carmody. Carmody wrote the first drafts for all three books in the trilogy concurrently whilst living in Prague. It was published by Viking Books in Australia in 1997 and shortlisted for ‘Best Fantasy Novel’ at the 1998 Aurealis Awards and for ‘Australian Long Fiction’ at the 1998 Ditmar Awards. This parallel universe, high fantasy novel is set primarily in the world of Keltor. The book has also been published in braille and in Chinese. Composition Carmody wrote the first draft for ''Darkfall'' and its sequels ''Darksong'' and ''Darkbane'' at the same time. These were written whilst the author was living in Prague, Czech Republic. Carmody took a year to write the first draft of ''Darkfall'' and another four years to revise and rewrite the novel. The author has commented that she writes the books as they come to her, without a particular target audience in mind. It was for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |