Christiane Poulain Christiane Poulain i(A111095 works by)
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11 2 y separately published work icon Isle of the Dead Emily Rodda , ( trans. Christiane Poulain with title L'île Des Morts ) Paris : Pocket Jeunesse , 2008 Z1140929 2004 single work children's fiction children's fantasy "Aided by the mysterious magic of Deltora's last dragons, Lief, Barda and Jasmine have found and destroyed two of the Four Sisters, evil Shadow Lord creations which have been poisoning Deltora. Now, aware that time is running out for the kingdom's starving people, the companions are racing to their next goal, on the wild west coast. But the Shadow Lord has become aware of their quest. And, somehow, he knows every move they make. Terrible dangers from the present and the past lie in wait for tem. And the greatest shock of all lurks in the lair of the ferocious Kobb, on the desolate Isle of the Dead." (Back cover)
12 y separately published work icon Return to Del Emily Rodda , ( trans. Christiane Poulain with title Retour a Del ) Paris : Pocket Jeunesse , 2007 Z820111 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy The seven lost gems have been found. Now Lief, Barda and Jasmine must find the heir to the kingdom's throne. They know that only the true heir can use the belt's magic to overthrow the evil Shadow Lord. Shock follows shock as the Deltora Quest rushes to its thundering climax.
9 y separately published work icon The Valley of the Lost Emily Rodda , ( trans. Christiane Poulain with title La vallee des egares ) Paris : Pocket Jeunesse , 2007 Z820104 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy With six gems now restored to the magic Belt of Deltora, only one more stone remains to be found. As the hunt for the seventh and last gem begins, Lief, Barda and Jasmine journey to the Valley of the Lost where they have to confront the Guardian. One false move and they will be enslaved forever.
12 y separately published work icon Dread Mountain Emily Rodda , ( trans. Christiane Poulain with title Les montagnes redoutables ) Paris : Pocket Jeunesse , 2006 Z820101 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Lief, Barda and Jasmine are on a perilous quest to find the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora. Only when all the gems have been restored to the Belt can Deltora be freed from the tyranny of the evil Shadow Lord. Four gems have been found. Now, though grave news reaches Lief from home and he longs to return, the quest must continue. To find the fifth stone the travellers must venture almost to the border of the Shadowlands and plunge into the darkness and terror of the realm of the monstrous toad Gellik.' (Publisher's blurb)
10 1 y separately published work icon The Shifting Sands Emily Rodda , ( trans. Christiane Poulain with title Les sables mouvants ) Paris : Pocket Jeunesse , 2006 Z820088 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy The three adventurers continue their search for the missing gems from the magic belt of Deltora. In order to find the heir to the throne and end the Shadow Lord's tyranny, the fourth gem, the heavenly lapis lazuli, must be found. But the ordeal ahead is complex with separation, confusion and strange, terrible enemies to be overcome before their goal is reached. They are now headed for the Shifting Sands, a shimmering, barren waste where terrible enemies await them.
10 2 y separately published work icon City of Rats City of the Rats Emily Rodda , ( trans. Christiane Poulain with title La cite des rats ) Paris : Pocket Jeunesse , 2006 Z820077 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy The three adventurers continue their perilous journey in search of the missing gems from the magic belt of Deltora. They have successfully retrieved the golden topaz and the great ruby, but now they must brave the forbidden City of the Rats in their quest to find the third of the missing stones.
8 1 y separately published work icon The Lake of Tears Emily Rodda , ( trans. Christiane Poulain with title Le lac des pleurs ) Paris : Pocket Jeunesse , 2006 Z820066 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy Lief, Barda and their unruly but clever new friend, Jasmine, are on a quest to find the seven gems stolen from the magic Belt of Deltora. They have already found the golden topaz but only when all the gems have been found can their land be free from the evil Shadow Lord. Their search from the second stone, the ruby, is filled with danger and trickery. The monster sorceress Thaegan is ruler of the territory they must travel through to reach the Lake of Tears where the ruby lies. In their perilous travels they encounter the wicked Grey Guards, Thaegan's monster children, and at their journey's end, the hideous Guardian of the lake of Tears.
20 1 y separately published work icon The Forests of Silence Emily Rodda , ( trans. Christiane Poulain with title Les forets du silence ) Paris : Pocket Jeunesse , 2006 Z820058 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'When the evil Shadow Lord plots to invade Deltora and enslave its people all that stands between him and victory is the magic Belt of Deltora which holds seven gems of great and mysterious power. When the gems are stolen it appears that Deltora is lost and the Shadow Lord will triumph. However, two unlikely companions set out on a perilous quest to find the gems and bring them back so that the rightful ruler can regain the throne. Together they enter the sinister Forests of Silence and there the mystery begins.' (Source: Back cover)
11 y separately published work icon The Maze of the Beast Emily Rodda , ( trans. Christiane Poulain with title Le labyrinthe de la Bête ) Paris : Pocket Jeunesse , 2006 Z816470 2000 single work children's fiction fantasy children's

'In a vast maze of dripping limestone caves under the sea, our heroes must face the Guardian. At stake is the purple amethyst, symbol of truth. As Lief, Jasmine and Barda travel on the problems increase as their quest to find the missing gems from the magic belt of Deltora nears completion.' (Publisher's blurb)
2 y separately published work icon The Midwife's Courage Lilian Darcy , Z1096803 2003 single work novel romance
— Appears in: La Tentation d'une Infirmiere [and] La Passion au Bout du Monde 2003;

'A love that can overcome all the odds?

'Delivering babies all day while knowing she would never have one of her own was hard enough for midwife Katherine McConnell. Harder still, on her first date with gorgeous obstetrician Gian Di Luzio she discovered he wanted kids – and so she had to stop the affair before it even got started.

'Gian admired Kit's courage and selflessness in breaking off their relationship. But, working side by side with Kit, he realized that he wanted to be with her above all else. Surely that didn't mean he was falling in love...?' (Publisher's blurb)
4 y separately published work icon The Doctor's Mistress Lilian Darcy , Z1546120 2002 single work novel romance
— Appears in: Querelles Privees aux Urgences [and] La Maitresse du Dr Black 2002;
— Appears in: Nieznosny Adorator [and] Kochanka Doktora Blacka 2003;
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