Isobelle Carmody facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Isobelle Carmody
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Carmody at a writing event in 2012
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| Born | Isobelle Jane Carmody 16 June 1958 Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Genre | Fantasy Science fiction Young adult literature |
| Notable works | Obernewtyn Chronicles |
Isobelle Jane Carmody (born June 16, 1958) is a famous Australian writer. She writes exciting stories in many styles, including fantasy, science fiction, and books for young adults. She has won the Aurealis Award for best children's fiction, which is a big award for writers in Australia!
About Isobelle Carmody
Early Life and Writing Journey
Isobelle Carmody was born in Wangaratta, Australia, on June 16, 1958. She was the oldest of eight children. When she was just fourteen years old, she started writing her well-known series, Obernewtyn Chronicles. She began this project not long after her father passed away in a car accident.
She kept working on her books while studying at university. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, focusing on literature and philosophy. Before becoming a full-time writer, she also worked in public relations and journalism.
Her Famous Book Series
Isobelle Carmody is best known for her Obernewtyn Chronicles series. The fifth book in this series, The Stone Key, was released in February 2008. The Sending, the sixth book, came out in October 2011. The seventh and final book in the series, The Red Queen, was released in November 2015.
In June 2007, Isobelle Carmody was a special guest at Convergence 2. This was the Australian National Science Fiction Convention held in Melbourne.
Where She Lives
Isobelle Carmody's partner is Jan Stolba, a musician and poet from the Czech Republic. She spends her time living in two places. She has a home along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. She also travels abroad with her partner and daughter, spending about a year in each of her two homes.
Isobelle Carmody's Books
Isobelle Carmody has written many books for different ages. Here are some of her popular series and standalone novels.
The Obernewtyn Chronicles
This is her most famous fantasy series.
- Obernewtyn (1987)
- The Farseekers (1990)
- Ashling (1995)
- The Keeping Place (1999)
- The Stone Key (2008)
- The Sending (2011)
- The Red Queen (2015)
Legendsong Saga
- Darkfall (1997)
- Darksong (2002)
Gateway Trilogy
- Billy Thunder and the Night Gate (2000) (also called Night Gate)
- The Winter Door (2003) (also called Winter Door)
The Legend of Little Fur
- Little Fur (2005)
- A Fox Called Sorrow (2006)
- A Mystery of Wolves (2007)
- A Riddle of Green (2008)
The Kingdom of the Lost
- The Red Wind (2010)
- The Cloud Road (2013)
- The Ice Maze (2017)
- The Velvet City (Forthcoming)
Other Novels and Collections
Isobelle Carmody has also written many other books and short stories.
- Scatterlings (1991)
- The Gathering (1993)
- Green Monkey Dreams (1996) – a collection of short stories.
- Greylands (1997)
- This Way Out: Five Plays (1998) – written with Steve Taylor.
- Angel Fever (2004) – part of the Quentaris Chronicles
- The Cat Dreamer (2005) – part of the Quentaris Chronicles
- Alyzon Whitestarr (2005)
Picture Books
Isobelle Carmody has also written beautiful picture books for younger readers.
- Journey From the Centre of the Earth (2003), illustrated by Marc McBride
- Wildheart (2002), illustrated by Steven Woolman
- Dreamwalker (2000), a graphic novel illustrated by Steven Woolman
- The Wrong Thing (2006), illustrated by Declan Lee (also published as Magic Night)
- Night School (2010), illustrated by Anne Spudvilas
- Evermore (2015), illustrated by Daniel Reed
Awards and Recognition
Isobelle Carmody has won many awards for her amazing books. Here are some of them:
Major Awards
- 2011 – Children's Book Council of Australia Awards: Winner for The Red Wind (Younger Readers Book of the Year).
- 2006 – Aurealis Awards: Winner of the Golden Aurealis for best novel and Young Adult Novel for Alyzon Whitestarr.
- 2006 – Aurealis Awards: Winner of Children's Long Fiction for Little Fur: The Legend of Little Fur.
- 2002 – Aurealis Awards: Winner of the Young Adult Short Story Award for Dreamwalker.
- 1998 – Aurealis Awards: Winner of Young Adult Novel for Greylands.
- 1997 – Aurealis Awards: Winner of Young Adult Short Story for Green Monkey Dreams.
- 1994 – The Children's Book Council of Australia Awards: Joint winner for The Gathering (Book of the Year for Older Readers).
- 1993 – Children's Peace Literature Award: Joint winner for The Gathering (Best Book).
- 1992 – 3M Talking Book Award (NSW): Winner for Scatterlings.
Other Recognitions
- 2008 – Aurealis Awards: Shortlisted for The Stone Key (Young Adult Novel).
- 2007 – Aurealis Awards: Shortlisted for A Fox Called Sorrow (Children's Novel).
- 1998 – Aurealis Awards: Shortlisted for "Darkfall: Book One of the Legendsong" (Fantasy Novel).
- 1991 – The Children's Book Council of Australia Awards: Honour Book for The Farseekers: the Obernewtyn Chronicles.
- 1988 – The Children's Book Council of Australia Awards: Shortlisted for Obernewtyn: The Obernewtyn Chronicles.
