Rowan of Rin

by Emily Rodda

Published 15 April 1994
Because only he can read the magical map, young, weak, and timid Rowan joins six other villagers to climb a mountain and try to restore their water supply, as fears of a dragon and other horrors threaten to drive them back.

Rowan and the Travellers

by Emily Rodda

Published 19 April 1996
Once again, the tormented witch Sheba has made a terrible prophecy of certain doom for the village of Rin. And once again, it is skinny, timid Rowan of Rin who must solve the riddle.