What is Obernewtyn about?
The Obernewtyn Chronicles is a series of science fiction and fantasy novels by Australian author Isobelle Carmody. The series has a post apocalyptic setting and depicts a world long after its destruction by a global nuclear holocaust.
Where is Obernewtyn set?
Voice and setting
However the majority of the narrative is set at Obernewtyn, which lies in the northern mountains of the Land, the fictional nation in which the Obernewtyn Chronicles is set.
When did Isobelle Carmody become a writer?
At just 14 she began work on her first book, Obernewtyn, which was published in 1987 and spawned the fantasy series of the same name. Her novel The Gathering was a high school favourite for many Australian teens and won her both the 1993 Children’s Literature Peace prize and the 1994 CBCA Book of the Year award.
What age is Obernewtyn for?
In terms of students I would recommend it for – good readers who are prepared to keep on reading, any age (from Year 6 upwards), there is nothing graphic or that would be deemed adult content in it.
Is the Obernewtyn chronicles finished?
The series debut, Obernewtyn, was first published in 1987, and now thousands of pages of high-adventure, tense battle scenes and sea-swept romance later Carmody has released the seventh and final book, the longest yet at 1,120 pages.
Where does Isobelle Carmody live?
Victoria
She currently divides her time between her home on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, and her travels abroad with her partner and daughter, spending a year each in her two residences.
Where was Isobelle Carmody born?
Wangaratta, AustraliaIsobelle Carmody / Place of birth
Where did Isobelle Carmody go to school?
Deakin University
Her’s was a journey built on the simple hunger for ‘something more’. Following this instinct, Isobelle went on to complete a BA in Literature and Philosophy at Deakin University and obtain a job with a Geelong publication.
How old is Isobelle Carmody?
64 years (June 16, 1958)Isobelle Carmody / Age
How many books has Isobelle Carmody written?
Obernewtyn1987The Farseekers1990The Red Queen2011The Stone Key2008Ashling1995The Gathering1993
Isobelle Carmody/Books