Rowan and the Travellers: No.2 (Rowan of Rin S.) - Softcover

Rodda, Emily

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1862915369 ISBN 13: 9781862915367

Publisher: Scholastic Australia, 2003

Synopsis

The secret enemy is here. It hides in darkness, fools beware! Once again Rodda's fantasy world...becomes a vivid reality for readers...(It) succeeds on many levels: as adventure, as a tale of the weak triumphing over the mighty, and as an environment alert.

About this title

About the Author

Emily Rodda has written many books for children, including Finders Keepers, which School Library journal dubbed "a lively adventure," and several novels about the likable hero Rowan. The first of these novels, Rowan of Rin, won the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year for Younger Readers Award when it was first published. In fact, Emily Rodda has won the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award an unprecedented five times. A former editor, Ms. Rodda is also the best-selling author of adult mysteries under the name Jennifer Rowe. She lives in Australia.

Synopsis

The secret enemy is here. It hides in darkness, fools beware! The witch Sheba is tormented by strange visions of terrifying riddles. No one can help her except the boy Rowan, the "skinny weakling" whose face appears mysteriously in her dreams. Life in the village of Rin goes on day by day, unchanging. And then, unexpectedly, the Travellers arrive. They bring games and music, toys and tricks. But not everyone trusts them. Why have they come again so soon to Rin? Are they the "secret enemy" of Sheba's warning? Rowan is caught up in a web of intrigue and danger as he races against time to solve the witches riddle.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic Australia
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1862915369
• ISBN 13: 9781862915367
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 150