Prime Minister's Literary Awards
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Edition 12 (2019) Winner
Emily Rodda
エミリー・ロッダ
Emirī Rodda
Aliases:
Jennifer Rowe / Mary-Anne Dickinson
Pen Names:
Mary-Anne Dickinson（Pseudonym for children's fiction）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1948-04-02 （Sydney, New South Wales）
- Nationality
- Australia
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Sydney's North Shore → Blue Mountains, New South Wales
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Editor, Publisher
- Active Years
- 1984-
- Affiliations
- Angus & Robertson, Australian Women's Weekly
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsleigh School for Girls | — | — | — | — | Australia |
| University of Sydney | Faculty of Arts | English Literature | Master of Arts | — | Australia |
Abbotsleigh School for Girls
Country:
Australia
High school
University of Sydney
Faculty of Arts
/ English Literature
Degree:
Master of Arts
Year of Graduation:
1973
Country:
Australia
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA): Junior Book of the Year | Something Special | — | Children’s Book Council of Australia | Winner |
| 1987 | CBCA: Junior Book of the Year | Pigs Might Fly | — | Children’s Book Council of Australia | Winner |
| 1989 | CBCA: Book of the Year for Younger Readers | The Best-Kept Secret | — | Children’s Book Council of Australia | Winner |
| 1991 | CBCA: Book of the Year for Younger Readers | Finders Keepers | — | Children’s Book Council of Australia | Winner |
| 1994 | CBCA: Book of the Year for Younger Readers | Rowan of Rin | — | Children’s Book Council of Australia | Winner |
| 1995 | Dromkeen Medal | — | — | Scholastic Australia | Winner |
| 1997 | CBCA: Honour Book for Younger Readers | Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal | — | Children’s Book Council of Australia | Honour Book |
| 2019 | Companion of the Order of Australia | — | literature | Australian Government | Winner |
| 2019 | CBCA: Book of the Year for Younger Readers | His Name Was Walter | — | Children’s Book Council of Australia | Winner |
| 2019 | Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's literature | His Name Was Walter | — | Australian Government | Winner |
Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA): Junior Book of the Year
1985
Work:
Something Special
Organization:
Children’s Book Council of Australia
Result:
Winner
CBCA: Junior Book of the Year
1987
Work:
Pigs Might Fly
Organization:
Children’s Book Council of Australia
Result:
Winner
CBCA: Book of the Year for Younger Readers
1989
Work:
The Best-Kept Secret
Organization:
Children’s Book Council of Australia
Result:
Winner
CBCA: Book of the Year for Younger Readers
1991
Work:
Finders Keepers
Organization:
Children’s Book Council of Australia
Result:
Winner
CBCA: Book of the Year for Younger Readers
1994
Work:
Rowan of Rin
Organization:
Children’s Book Council of Australia
Result:
Winner
Dromkeen Medal
1995
Organization:
Scholastic Australia
Result:
Winner
CBCA: Honour Book for Younger Readers
1997
Work:
Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal
Organization:
Children’s Book Council of Australia
Result:
Honour Book
Companion of the Order of Australia
2019
Category:
literature
Organization:
Australian Government
Result:
Winner
CBCA: Book of the Year for Younger Readers
2019
Work:
His Name Was Walter
Organization:
Children’s Book Council of Australia
Result:
Winner
Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's literature
2019
Work:
His Name Was Walter
Organization:
Australian Government
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Deltora Quest
2000 FantasyA young man's quest to find seven magical gems to save the kingdom of Deltora from the Shadow Lord.
AdventureRiddlesFriendshipCourage
Adaptations
- [Anime] Deltora Quest (2007)
Translations
- Translated to Japanese
- Translated to over 30 languages worldwide
Rowan of Rin
1993 FantasyA timid boy Rowan embarks on a perilous journey up the mountain to save his village.
CourageGrowthCommunity
Translations
- Available in Japanese
Finders Keepers
1990 Science FictionA girl with amnesia tries to uncover her past.
MemoryIdentityMystery
Adaptations
- [TV series] The Finder (1991)
His Name Was Walter
2018 FantasyA story spanning two time periods triggered by a book found in an old house.
MysteryTime travelSecrets
Bibliography
- Something Special
- Pigs Might Fly
- The Best-Kept Secret
- Finders Keepers
- Rowan of Rin
- Deltora Quest
- Fairy Realm
- Teen Power Inc.
- His Name Was Walter
Adaptations
- Deltora Quest anime
- Finders Keepers TV series (The Finder)
- Grim Pickings TV mini-series
Translations of Works
- Deltora Quest: Japan, France, Germany, over 30 countries
- Rowan of Rin series: Multiple language translations
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Accessible proseEngaging fantasyIncorporation of mysteries and riddles
- Recurring Motifs
- QuestsRiddles and cluesHidden secrets
Legacy
Renowned Australian children's fantasy author. Deltora Quest series sold over 18 million copies worldwide. Multiple CBCA awards, Prime Minister's Literary Award winner.
In Popular Culture
- Deltora Quest adapted into popular anime in Japan
Trivia
- Pseudonym 'Emily Rodda' taken from her grandmother's name.
- Father was founding general manager of ATN7.
- Holds a Master of Arts in English Literature from University of Sydney.