Ginnette Cameron-Garrner – Primary Teacher/Librarian

On a quest 

Quest series are very popular with our young readers. Two excellent examples are the three Deltora Quest series by Emily Rodda and the Impossible Quest by Kate Forsyth. 

Deltora Quest 1

This series tells the story of three companions – Leif, Barda and Jasmine – who are on a perilous quest to find the 7 lost gems of the Belt of Deltora. Only when the Belt is complete will the evil Shadow Lord and his rule of tyranny be overcome. This best-selling series of 8 books is set in the fantasy world of Deltora, a sprawling kingdom of magic and monsters, bordered by the sea and a vast, curving mountain range, beyond which is an unknown territory called the Shadowlands. An appealing aspect of these books is the series of brainteasers, puzzles, clues and mysteries that the adventurers must solve to fulfill the quest. 

Deltora Quest 2: Deltora Shadowlands 

The Shadow Lord’s evil tyranny over Deltora has ended. But, thousands of Deltorans are still enslaved in the Shadowlands, the Enemy’s terrifying and mysterious domain. To rescue them, the 3 companions from the original Deltora Quest – Leif, Barda and Jasmine – must find a weapon powerful enough to combat the Shadow Lord’s magic on his own ground. According to legend, the only thing the Shadow Lord fears is the Pirran Pipe. But does it still exist? If it does, will its ancient magic still prevail against the Enemy’s sorcery?  Filled with doubts, the companions move on, knowing that whatever happens, their quest will end in the darkness and horror of the Shadowlands itself. 

Deltora 3: Dragons of Deltora

The evil Shadow Lord has been banished, but famine still stalks Deltora and only monsters thrive. As the starving population weakens, Lief, Jasmine and Barda discover a terrible secret. The Enemy left the seeds of death behind him. Four vile creations of sorcery called the Four Sisters are hidden in the land. They are slowly killing it while the Shadow Lord gloats, awaiting his triumphant return.

The Impossible Quest series by Kate Forsyth set in the land of Farhaven

Four children are set the task of awakening the legendary sleeping warriors.

Book 1: Escape from Wolfhaven Castle

Wolfhaven Castle has been attacked. Four escape capture – Tom a kitchen boy, Sebastian a knight in training, Quinn the witch/herbalist in training and Elanor the Lord’s daughter. They need to find four magical beasts and wake the sleeping warriors from the past to come and free their land.

Book 2: Wolves of Witchwood

Book 3: The Beast of Blackmoor Bog

Book 4: The Drowned Kingdom

Book 5: The battle of the Heroes

Public Libraries

If you have not already joined your local Public Library, then please consider doing so. There are wonderful resources there for you and the Children’s Librarian can advise on books to read. They have regular Children’s activities which are free but due to safety considerations group numbers are restricted. For many of the programs, bookings are essential.

They also have many special activities during the upcoming school holidays, some free or very low cost.
These include:

• Paint your own superhero logo at Double Bay Public Library
• Superhero and Supervillain painting workshops with Matthew Lin at Woollahra Library.

Check out their websites and register your children registered as soon as the activities appear as places are limited. 

http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/library/whats_on/school_holidays

www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/community/whats-on