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Irmela Brender Irmela Brender i(A72820 works by)
Born: Established: 1935 Mannheim,
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Germany,
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Western Europe, Europe, ;
Gender: Female
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12 7 y separately published work icon Heaven's Net Is Wide Lian Hearn , ( trans. Irmela Brender with title Die Weite des Himmels ) Hamburg : Carlsen Verlag , 2008 Z1430145 2007 single work novel fantasy 'Heaven's Net Is Wide is the new beginning to the celebrated Tales of the Otori, the prequel that reveals the full story of Lord Otori Shigeru, the figure who has presided in both life and death over the entire series, the man who represents the true spirit of the Otori Clan. As the story opens, the young Shigeru, heir to the clan, is eager to assert his authority and to face down treachery from within his own family and hostility from the far corners of the Three Countries. His noble education and training as a warrior have prepared him for leadership and combat, but can anything prepare him for the terrible consequences of loss and defeat? As his youthful determination pushes the Otori inexorably toward war with the rival Tohan Clan and their ruthless, scheming warlord, Iida Sadamu, fate appears to have some difficult lessons in store for Shigeru. Shigeru's life is under constant threat, but just as he is surrounded by implacable enemies, he is also supported by loyal allies, such as Lady Murayama, the only woman rule in the Three Countries. And he has friends among the Tribe, the clandestine network of assassins who not only will protect him but also will reveal the existence of a boy in a remote mountain village - a boy who belongs to the secret sect known as the Hidden, a boy who might prove to be vital to the future of the Otori.' (Source: Book jacket)
25 10 y separately published work icon Grass for His Pillow Lian Hearn , ( trans. Irmela Brender with title Der Pfad im Schnee ) Hamburg : Carlsen Verlag , 2004 Z1068839 2003 single work novel fantasy young adult

'The pseudonymous Hearn's second thrilling installment of her Tales of the Otori trilogy (after 2002's Across the Nightingale Floor) is once again set in a magic-haunted version of medieval Japan where no one wields unchallenged authority and no one is safe. The swirl of treacherous, shifting clan alliances threatens to overwhelm young lovers and aristocrats Takeo and Kaede. Separated throughout most of the action, the two must develop their talents while trying to maintain their integrity. Takeo possesses superhuman gifts such as the ability to become invisible, project a double image of himself and hear distant conversations; however, he must discipline his skills and control his impetuous temper. He also must work out his relationship with the Tribe, a treacherous secret organization of spies and assassins that saved his life but that may have murdered his father. Kaede, meanwhile, has to escape the powerless role of a woman if she is to protect herself and her family domain from predatory neighbors'.

Source: bookseller's website.

29 20 y separately published work icon Across the Nightingale Floor Lian Hearn , ( trans. Irmela Brender with title Das Schwert in der Stille ) Hamburg : Carlsen Verlag , 2004 Z962493 2002 single work novel fantasy young adult (taught in 3 units) 'In his black-walled fortress at Inuyama, the murderous warlord, Iida Sadamu, surveys his famous nightingale floor. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. No assassin can cross it unheard. Brought up in a remote mountain village among the Hidden, a reclusive and spiritual people, Takeo has learned only the ways of peace. Why, then, does he possess the deadly skills that make him so valuable to the sinister Tribe? These supernatural powers will lead him to his violent destiny within the walls of Inuyama - and to an impossible longing for a girl who can never be his. His journey is one of revenge and treachery, honour and loyalty, beauty and magic, and the passion of first love.' (Source: Publisher's website)
2 y separately published work icon The Talking Stone Josephine Croser , ( trans. Irmela Brender with title Der sprechende Stein ) Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag , 1999 Z846730 1989 single work children's fiction children's

'Set in 1950 in a small Australian country town. Robin, daughter of the new teacher, is surprised by the prejudice against Kate, a local girl.'

Source: Trove
3 11 y separately published work icon Walking the Boundaries Jackie French , Bronwyn Bancroft (illustrator), ( trans. Irmela Brender with title Der weg in die Traumzeit ) Hamburg : Cecilie Dressler Verlag , 1995 Z259086 1993 single work novel young adult fantasy (taught in 2 units)

'Martin lives in the city with his mum. He’s come to walk the boundaries of the farm that’s been in his family for generations. It sounds easy, especially as he’ll own the land when he gets back.

'Martin’s great-grandfather, Ted, doesn’t even want him to walk around the farm’s fences, just up the gorge and along the hills. But up in the gorge Martin meets Meg from almost a century ago and Wullamudulla from thousands of years in the past. Despite their differences they discover that they’re all on the same journey… and that walking the boundaries means more than following lines on a map.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)
2 13 y separately published work icon Change the Locks Simon French , ( trans. Irmela Brender with title Irgendwo auf einer Strasse ) Hamburg : Dressler , 1992 Z545130 1991 single work novel young adult It is only chance and coincidence that begin to explain the mystery of Steven's memories and the fear that accompanies them because his mother continually evades his questions about the past.
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