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Sherryl Jordan is the author of Ransomwood (2012), The Raging Quiet (2000), Secret Sacrament (2016), Hunting of the Last Dragon (2016), The Anger of Angels (2018).

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Ransomwood

release date: Jun 01, 2012
Ransomwood
Spurned by her lover, and with her uncle threatening to marry her off to his odious widowed brother, Gwenifer is almost relieved to be sent away to escort the magistrate’s old, blind mother to Ransomwood, where the tears of the statue of the Holy Mother are said to have healing qualities. Together with Harry, the village halfwit, who is escaping a sentence of hanging for being in charge of an ox that trampled a child almost to death, they embark on a perilous journey … each of them looking for a different kind of healing.

The Raging Quiet

release date: Jan 01, 2000
The Raging Quiet
Suspicious of sixteen-year-old Marnie, a newcomer to their village, the residents accuse her of witchcraft when she discovers that the village madman is not crazy but deaf, and she begins to communicate with him through hand gestures.

Secret Sacrament

release date: Jul 26, 2016
Secret Sacrament
Can one man be the salvation of two nations? Gabriel is a thinker, a healer, a dreamer. His past haunts him, and his future is intertwined with ancient prophecies. He is a son of the Navoran Empire, yet his soul can only find peace with the wild Shinali people on the outshirts of the city. He can interpret the dreams of the Empress and heal the wounded of her city, but as sinister forces take control fo the empire, Gabriel''s destiny may be far greater than he can possibly imagine. Sherryl Jordan has crafted a powerful fantasy novel about a young man destined to become the link between two warring cultures.

Hunting of the Last Dragon

release date: Jul 26, 2016
Hunting of the Last Dragon
The last of the great fire-breathing dragons has awakened. . . . Everyone thought all the dragons had been wiped out—until a fierce flying beast appears and leaves the village of Doran in flames. There is only one survivor: Jude, an ordinary man who never intended to be a hero. He''d rather avoid any danger, but a strange, strong-willed girl from a distant land has her own plans for hunting the last dragon. Can her courage and cunning help him conquer his fear in time to save their world from devastation? Sherryl Jordan''s The Hunting of the Last Dragon is a gripping story of fantasy, courage, and romance.

The Anger of Angels

release date: Sep 01, 2018
The Anger of Angels
An exciting historical fantasy YA by award-winning New Zealand author Sherryl Jordan. “Words hold a terrible power. They can break a heart, or give it a reason to live. They can grant freedom – or begin a war.” In a world where it is a crime to speak against injustice, a jester dares to perform a play that enrages a powerful tyrant prince. The jester’s daughter, Giovanna, must journey into the heart of danger to turn back the terrible consequences unleashed by her father’s words – and becomes entangled in a treacherous plot to overthrow the prince. She alone holds a secret which, if made public, will end the prince’s reign and liberate his oppressed people. But when to openly denounce him brings certain death, will Giovanna have the courage to speak out?

Time of the Eagle

release date: Jul 01, 2007
Time of the Eagle
In this exquisitely written epic fantasy, critically acclaimed author Jordan weaves together a remarkable new world and a spirited heroine in a tale full of intrigue and wonder.

The Freedom Merchants

release date: Jun 01, 2013
The Freedom Merchants
It is 1615. Pirate ships from the Barbary Coast of Northern Africa prowl the coasts of England and Ireland, raiding villages for slaves. When Liam’s brother is one of those captured, Liam travels with a small band of monks and bags full of gold to find them, hoping to redeem them from the pirate masters. Liam’s long, dangerous journey takes him to the heart of the pirate world, into the turmoil of religious persecution, and the horrors of slavery. The story of a young man’s determination and courage, through which he challenges his world – and changes it.

The Wobbly Tooth Set(Level 3)

release date: Jan 01, 1997

The Wednesday Wizard

release date: May 01, 1993
The Wednesday Wizard
Trying to warn his absent master, the wizard, of dragon danger, Weasel makes a slight miscalculation in a magic spell and suddenly finds himself beamed seven centuries into the future.

Denzil's Dilemma

release date: Jun 25, 2007
Denzil's Dilemma
Apprentice wizard, Denzil, is in big trouble. Valvasor has found out about his wickedness. How can Denzil prove that he is not a liar and a thief and that he only borrowed the sacred charm. He remembers his friend Sam and casts a spell to bring her back into his century. Sam''s arrival dressed like an angel causes more problems for Denzil. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Wolf-woman

release date: Jan 01, 1994
Wolf-woman
When she is three-years-old, Tanith is taken from a den of wolves and lives for many years as the daughter of the chief of a warlike clan, until circumstances force her to choose between wolves and men.

Wizard for a Day

release date: Jan 01, 1996
Wizard for a Day
Denzil borrows a spell to bring his friend, Samantha, back in time, but finds out he doesn''t know how to send her home.

The Anger of Angels [LP 16 Pt Edition]

release date: Nov 13, 2018
The Anger of Angels [LP 16 Pt Edition]
''''Words hold a terrible power. They can break a heart, or give it a reason to live. They can grant freedom - or begin a war.'''' In a world where it is a crime to speak against injustice, a jester dares to perform a play that enrages a powerful tyrant prince. The jester''s daughter, Giovanna, must journey into the heart of danger to turn back the terrible consequences unleashed by her father''s words - and becomes entangled in a treacherous plot to overthrow the prince. She alone holds a secret which, if made public, will end the prince''s reign and liberate his oppressed people. But when to openly denounce him brings certain death, will Giovanna have the courage to speak out?

Wynter's Thief

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Wynter's Thief
A 2020 Storylines Notable Book and finalist in the 2020 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults - "Fox is a fringe dweller, with a T branded on his cheek that marks him a thief. He lives on his wits and moves from village to village. He finds Wynter, chained by her father, working as a water diviner. She finds water for the drought-strapped village, but they turn on her and want to burn her as a witch. Fox rescues her and together they flee. They dream of finding a safe place they can settle and resolve the unanswered questions about their past. But they are being pursued ... "--Publisher''s website.

Winter of Fire

release date: Jul 01, 2019
Winter of Fire
An acclaimed classic by multi-award winning author Sherryl Jordan, this epic fantasy is brought back for a 25th anniversary! Born into a dark world trapped forever in icy winter, Elsha is a child of the Quelled, a branded people doomed to mine firestones to warm the ruling class, the Chosen. But Elsha has visions and an uncommon strength of spirit. Condemned to death on her 16th birthday for defiance, Elsha is saved when she is called to be Handmaiden to the Firelordthe most powerful being in her world, the only one with the gift of divining firestones. Viewed with distrust by the Chosen who now surround her, she has a bitter fight ahead to strive for a better world for her people

Literacy 2000

release date: Jan 01, 1989
Literacy 2000
Demonstrates a guided reading session with a group of early readers, showing directed, group, and individual reading, prefaced by confidence-developing and scene-setting activities, and followed by individual creative responses.

No Problem Pomperoy!

release date: Jan 01, 1988
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