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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.
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"I really liked this book. I'm sold on this story and this new world the author has created. I'm excited to read the next one! "
— Megan (4 out of 5 stars)
The Naming Listener Reviews
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" I loved these books, and ordered the audio so I could pass the time while my eyes were sore. I've only listened to a few chapters; but I don't understand why the reader has made Cadvan speak so unnaturally. No human being would have an ordinary conversation with such slow, grim gravity. Hoping it gets better. "
— Kathleen, 5/13/2017 -
" I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the rest of the series. "
— Karla, 6/14/2011 -
" Really more of a 2 & 1/2 star rating. Heavily Tolkienesque but also original in its own way. An easy read. Not too graphic or dark but with a few dark themes & issues. Character building was okay & will hopefully get better as the series progresses. World building was very good. "
— George, 6/12/2011 -
" I liked it a lot. You can tell the author know's her characters and the world they are placed in. "
— Dolores, 6/7/2011 -
" I need to reread this. I'm trying to remember what I thought of it. I remember liking it a lot, though I remember I had some difficulty getting into it. "
— Bri, 6/2/2011 -
" Just finished the series! Right up my alley... loved it! "
— Mconnolly, 6/1/2011 -
" This book is so slow!!! I really like it though it takes from like every fantasy book out there!! Hopefully the other books in the series will be better. "
— Sarah, 5/25/2011 -
" Muito bom. Faltavam os bardos nos livros de fantasia. "
— Maria, 5/23/2011 -
" uber good epic fantasy. like lord of the rings but faster paced "
— Mack, 5/22/2011 -
" I love this book. Oh how I love this series. Seriously, recommended forever and ever. "
— Lilalanor, 5/18/2011
About Alison Croggon
Alison Croggon writes in many genres, including criticism, theater, and prose. She is also the author of the acclaimed young-adult fantasy quartet, the Books of Pellinor. The first volume, The Gift, was nominated in two categories at the 2002 Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Speculative Fiction and named one of the Notable Books of 2003 by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. The US edition, The Naming, was judged a Top Ten Teen Read of 2005 by the editors of Amazon.com. In 2009 she was named Geraldine Pascall Critic of the Year for her theater criticism. She is a prizewinning poet, described by the Australian Book Review as “one of the most powerful lyric poets writing today.”
About Eloise Oxer
Eloise Oxer completed her acting training at NIDA and, since her critically acclaimed debut in The Sydney Theatre Company’s production of The Glass Menagerie, continues to feature on Australian stage and screen. She has worked with STC, MTC, and numerous independent companies both locally and interstate. Her screen credits include feature film Hunt Angels, The Cut, My Place, All Saints, and Offspring. With training in classical voice, and countless jazz and cabaret features, Eloise is a dynamic voice artist.