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Rowan of Rin is a middle grade classic from one of Australia’s most-loved authors, Emily Rodda. Published in 1993, it won the CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers in 1994. A further four books went on to be published in the series.

In this episode we discuss what Rowan of Rin is about, why guest Bethany Loveridge chose it, Australian children’s fantasy in the 90s, and end with a dramatic reading.

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Bethany Loveridge is a kidlit community member, and creator of LoveOZMG 

As an expert on Australian middle grade it was only right that she bring us a middle grade book she LOVES – Jack Henseleit’s The Vampire Knife from his Witching Hours series!

Renata and Betty talk kidlit, spooky middle grade and if Betty’s ever said hello to a wobbegong.