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The Naming

Book One of Pellinor

By Alison Croggon

By Alison Croggon

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Part of Pellinor Series

Paperback $9.99

Jun 13, 2017 | 512 Pages | Young Adult

The Naming by Alison Croggon
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Jun 13, 2017 | 512 Pages

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About The Naming

"An epic fantasy in the Tolkien tradition, with a strong girl hero. . . . I couldn’t put it down!" – Tamora Pierce

Maerad is a slave in a desperate and unforgiving settlement, taken there as a child when her family is destroyed in war. She doesn’t yet know she has inherited a powerful gift, one that marks her as a member of the noble School of Pellinor and enables her to see the world as no other can. It is only when she is discovered by Cadvan, one of the great Bards of Lirigon, that her true identity and extraordinary destiny unfold. Now, she and her mysterious teacher must embark on a treacherous, uncertain journey through a time and place where the forces of darkness wield an otherworldly terror.

The first book in a projected quartet, Alison Croggon’s epic about Maerad and her remarkable yet dangerous gift is a beautiful, unforgettable tale. Presented as a new translation of an ancient text, THE NAMING evokes the rich and complex landscape of Annar, a legendary world just waiting to be discovered.

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Product Details

Category: Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Fiction

Paperback | $9.99
Published by Candlewick
Jun 13, 2017 | 512 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780763694432

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Praise

Croggon’s characters and environmental descriptions glow with a romantic sensibility and resonate beautifully with archetypal connections to Tolkien.
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

A challenging and fully realized epic adventure.
—School Library Journal, starred review

This Australian import is high fantasy of high caliber.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, The

Many fantasy fans will look forward to following Maerad’s adventures in the next volumes of this fantasy quest.
—Booklist

Unbelievably fine, this book represents fantasy storytelling at its best. This exemplary novel is sure to appeal to all fantasy fans.
—Voice of Youth Advocates

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