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2 y separately published work icon Tails and the Twin Spell Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma with title マージともう一ぴきのマージ )with title Māji to mō 1piki no māji ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2011 Z1335082 2006 single work children's fiction children's Tails the Great would like to stay home and practice new spells. If only there were two of him.
2 y separately published work icon Addy and the Pirates Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma et. al. )agent with title セーラと宝の地図 ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2011 Z1335071 2006 single work children's fiction children's Addy tries to steer her boat to Dead Mouse Island to find the buried treasure, but treasure and maps can only lead to trouble.
2 1 y separately published work icon Ben the Post-Mouse Emily Rodda , ( trans. Chisato Tashiro et. al. )agent with title スタンプに来た手紙 )with title Sutanpu ni kita tegami ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2011 Z1333100 2006 single work children's fiction children's Ben wishes he got letters full of news instead of bills so comes up with a clever plan.
2 y separately published work icon Quick-Sticks' Magic Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma et. al. )agent with title Kuikku to mahō no sutikku ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2010 Z1919121 2005 single work children's fiction children's 'Quick-Sticks wants to be a famous drummer like Boom-Boom Brown. So when agent, Rex Ripoff, offers to look after her band, the Squeaky Chicks, and make her a star, she can't refuse' (Source: bookseller's website).
2 y separately published work icon Lucky Clive Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma with title Chaibu to shiawase no okashi )with title チャイブとしあわせのおかし ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2010 Z1892855 2005 single work children's fiction children's 'When Clive discovers that two of his old school friends have become rich and famous, he decides to leave his boring life behind him and find an interesting new career' (Source: bookseller's website).
2 y separately published work icon Pink-Paw's Painting Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma with title Reinbō to fushigina e )with title レインボーとふしぎな絵 ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2010 Z1892453 2005 single work children's fiction children's 'Pink-Paw has just nine hours to come up with a large painting that is interesting and full of life for the residents of the Sunny Corner Home for Lonely Old Mice. Can she do it?' (Source: Google Books).
2 y separately published work icon Fee-Fee's Holiday Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma et. al. )agent with title フィーフィーのすてきな夏休み )with title Fīfī no sutekina natsuyasumi ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2010 Z1872778 2005 single work children's fiction children's Everyone in Squeak Street wants to help Fee-Fee win the big Cheesey Chews competition. The first prize is a luxury holiday, and that's just what poor, tired Fee-Fee needs. But her friends soon find out that helping is harder than they thought. (Back cover)
2 y separately published work icon Kevin to the Rescue Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma with title Retoro to nazo no boroguruma )with title レトロと謎のボロ車 ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2010 Z1333096 2006 single work children's fiction children's Kevin rushes to help Rosie Rich-Mouse when she reports a theft but finds being a hero can be risky.
2 y separately published work icon One-Shoe's Wishes Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma with title Kutsu katappo to mittsu no negai goto )with title クツカタッポと三つのねがいごと )with title Kutsu katappo to 3-tsu no negai goto )with title Chūchūdōri no yukai na nakamatachi )with title One shoe and three wishes ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2009 Z1872769 2005 single work children's fiction children's When One-Shoe finds a dusty little blue bottle on his travels, he knows it's a treasure. He can't wait to clean it up and put it in his shop window. Little does he know that the bottle is even stranger than it seems. (Back cover)
2 y separately published work icon Old Bun and the Burglar Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma with title Goinkyo to chīzu dorobō )with title ゴインキョとチーズどろぼう )with title The retired man and the cheese robber )with title Chūchūdōri no yukai na nakamatachi ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2009 Z1872756 2005 single work children's fiction children's Old Bun can't believe his luck! Soon after he receives a note warning him about burglars in Mouseville, three strong mice from the Rich Mouse Guard Company offer to help. (Back cover)
4 22 y separately published work icon Finders Keepers Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma with title Terebi no mukō no nazo no kuni )with title テレビのむこうの謎の国 ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2009 Z667930 1990 single work children's fiction children's science fiction Patrick loves the excitement of computer games. He is even more excited when the computer invites him to be a contestant in a million dollar TV game show called Finders Keepers. He accepts the invitation and discovers the world beyond the Barrier, and embarks on the adventure of his life.
16 13 y separately published work icon Nim's Island Wendy Orr , ( trans. Akiko Tanaka with title 秘密の島のニム ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2008 Z795390 1999 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure (taught in 1 units) 'Nim loves her island home and the animals she shares it with even while her scientist father is away doing research, but trouble is on the way and a new e-mail friend could be the only one who can help' (Source: Kinetica).
5 11 y separately published work icon Pigs Might Fly Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma with title Fushigi no kuni no Reicheru )with title ふしぎの国のレイチェル ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2004 Z831592 1986 single work children's fiction children's fantasy Rachel was bored with having a cold and having to stay in bed so she wished very hard for something exciting to happen - and it did! She finds herself transported to a place where periodic storms occur which affect the inhabitants in strange ways and cause pigs to float in the air.
3 6 y separately published work icon Rowan of the Bukshah Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma with title Rōwan to shiroi mamono )with title ローワンと白い魔物 ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2003 Z1013873 2003 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure

In this the final story in the Rowan Series, the witch Sheba has spoken, and Rowan knows he has no choice but to obey. The coldest winter in living memory is destroying the people of Rin, and he must do what he can to save them. But Sheba's mysterious rhyme speaks of sacrifice and Rowan is very afraid as he sets out on the most terrifying quest of his life, her final words ringing in his ears.
4 7 y separately published work icon Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma with title Rōwan to densetsu no suishō )with title ローワンと伝説の水晶 ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2002 Z913428 1996 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure When the man from distant Maris delivers his mysterious message to the people of Rin, Rowan is shocked to discover that it is he who must try to fulfil an ancient promise. Within hours Rowan is travelling far from home, all the way to the glittering sea and into the strange world of the Maris people. But who can he trust and is he brave enough to face the terrors ahead?
2 3 y separately published work icon Rowan and the Zebak Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma with title Rōwan to Zebakku no kuroi kage )with title ローワンとゼバックの黒い影 ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2002 Z820264 1999 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure When his little sister Annad is snatched from Rin by a monstrous flying creature, Rowan must travel to the distant land of Rin's ancient enemies, the Zebak, to rescue her. The journey is a perilous one, and Rowan and his companions have only a series of mysterious, riddling prophecies to guide them. At the end of their quest they come upon an even greater mystery, and an extraordinary secret is revealed.
8 4 y separately published work icon Rowan and the Travellers Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma with title Rōwan to ōgon no tani no nazo )with title ローワンと黄金の谷の謎 ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2001 Z818576 1994 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure The witch Sheba is tormented by a strange riddle. Then the travellers pay a visit to Rin and the whole town begins to fall asleep. What does the riddle mean? Only the young boy Rowan can solve the riddle as he embarks on an adventure in order to save the whole town.
7 11 y separately published work icon Rowan of Rin Emily Rodda , ( trans. Yumiko Sakuma with title Rōwan to mahō no chizu )with title ローワンと魔法の地図 ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 2000 Z797986 1993 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure (taught in 1 units)

The people of Rin have long lived in the shadow of the Mountain, hearing the dragon's roar every morning and evening. When the village's precious stream stops flowing, a frightening journey must be undertaken up the Mountain to the stream's source. To the hardy villagers of Rin, the boy Rowan is a timid weakling. Yet because only he can read the magical map, it is Rowan who must brave the unknown terrors of the Mountain to save the village and solve a witch's riddle.
2 4 y separately published work icon Rosie and Tortoise Margaret Wild , Ron Brooks (illustrator), ( trans. Ashiko Imamura with title Rōjī to chibikko kamesan )with title ロ-ジ-とちびっこかめさん ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 1998 Z824060 1998 single work picture book children's "Rosie the hare is afraid to hold her premature baby brother because he seems so fragile, until her father tells her a special story about a tortoise and a hare." (Source: Trove)
2 y separately published work icon Honey Biscuits Meredith Hooper , ( trans. Yanai Kaoru with title Hani Bisuketto no Tukurikata ) Tokyo : Asunaro-Shobo Publishing Co. Ltd , 1997 Z1000766 1997 single work picture book children's When Ben learns how to make honey biscuits with his gran, he doesn't just find out how to bake biscuits, he also discovers where all the ingredients in the recipe come from and whose help he really needs. (Source: Back cover)
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