Ruth Manley Ruth Manley i(A46743 works by)
Born: Established: 8 Nov 1919 Barcaldine, Longreach - Barcaldine - Alpha area, Far North Queensland, Queensland, ; Died: Ceased: Aug 1986
Gender: Female
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1 2 y separately published work icon The Peony Lantern Ruth Manley , Sydney : Hodder and Stoughton , 1987 Z831013 1987 single work novel young adult fantasy The Peony Lantern is based on characters and situations from Japanese mythology, folk-lore, legend and popular story-telling, and describes the adventures of Taro, the Odd Job Boy at the Tachibana-ya Inn and his friends. A series of disasters occurs and is attributed by the people to the loss of divine favour, causing political unrest in Settsu.
1 3 y separately published work icon The Dragon Stone Ruth Manley , Sydney : Hodder and Stoughton , 1982 Z836314 1982 single work novel young adult fantasy

'The Dragon Stone is filled with characters from Japanese folklore and mythology, and continues the chronicles of Idzumo, old Japan.

'Once more the evil Lord Marishoten tries to obtain universal power and to seize the Chrysanthemum Throne - this time through possession of the Dragon Stone. "Fashioned in blood and fire and hate and death," the Dragon Stone brings to its holder power over the wills of men. Tied to the Stone are the dreaded Fuma, dark winds of hell, creatures of the Hag of the Three Ways...

'Once more, Prince Hachi, Lord-Eight-Thousand-Spears, leads the Mikado's kinsfolk to his rescue and defence.' (Source: Bookseller)
1 The Creation of Taro Ruth Manley , 1979 single work criticism
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , July no. 72 1979; (p. 6-8) Ruth Manley discusses her fascination with and understanding of Japanese mythologies and folklore, particularly as a source of inspiration for The Plum-Rain Scroll.
The Plum Rain Scroll Series Ruth Manley , 1978 1978 series - author novel young adult fantasy
1 5 y separately published work icon The Plum-Rain Scroll Ruth Manley , Sydney : Hodder and Stoughton , 1978 Z835984 1978 single work novel young adult fantasy

'The Plum-Rain Scroll is a tale of peril and heroic deeds set in Idzumo, the old Japan of legend and living folklore. Marishoten, the evil Black Iris Lord, seeks to overthrow the Mikado and usurp the Chrysanthemum throne. But first he must find the Plum-Rain Scroll, which holds the three secrets to help him achieve his victory. From the humble Tachibana-ya, the Orange Tree Inn, two unlikely companions set forth to seek the Scroll before Marishoten can achieve his evil design: Taro, the Odd Job boy, and Prince Hachi (Lord Eight Thousand Spears). Their quest takes them far into the countryside, where they are joined by seven even more unlikely companions. When this courageous group finally arrive in Miyako, their adventures reach a stunning climax as they come face to face with their enemy..' (Source: UQP)
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