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The Naming: The First Book of Pellinor

Reviews

“Croggon's characters and environmental descriptions glow with a romantic sensibility and resonate beautifully with archetypal connections to Tolkien.”
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“This fantasy is a solid winner. The characters are well developed, and the plot twists keep the reader engaged.”
—Kliatt  

“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

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

“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

“This is an epic fantasy in the Tolkien tradition, with a strong girl hero who is entirely believable in her struggles to master herself and learn the secrets of her identity. I couldn't put it down!”
—Tamora Pierce, author of the Protector of the Small and the Circle Opens quartets

“A magical story that is reminiscent in many ways of Tolkien, this is a tale with passionate, inspiring characters, an enchanting protagonist, and vividly described landscapes. A powerful story that marks the beginning of a great series of fantasy novels.”
—The Bookseller