"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.

A collection of more than thirty animal riddles and knock knock jokes.

Riddles for children, including "What is green and goes slam, slam, slam, slam?" (A four-door pickle) and "What snack do robots serve at parties?" (Assorted nuts.).

What's challenging, fun, and sure to give your brain a workout? This riddle book for kids ages 9-12! Riddle me this—can you solve these super hard word puzzles? You sure can! Featuring nearly 200 brain benders, this riddle book for kids ages 9-12 is the ultimate option for clever children who love thinking outside the box. This big riddle book for kids ages 9-12 will test the limits of your imagination. Start things off with handy tips and simple warm-up riddles that will help you twist your thinking and get creative. What's the difference between a bird and a fly? Tie your brain in knots and find out inside! Tons of tough riddles—Build your problem-solving abilities and stretch your creative thinking skills as you unravel all kinds of perplexing puzzles. Learn about history's biggest puzzlers—Try your hand at some of the world's most famous riddles, like the Riddle of the Sphinx or Bilbo's riddle from The Hobbit, while also learning fun facts about their history. Easy to use—Tips, hints, and an organized answer key in the back make it easy to get solving with your friends and family anytime. Overcome the mind-blowing mysteries inside the very best riddle book for kids ages 9-12!

Thirteen poems pose riddles that challenge readers to "Name That Book." With a glass slipper here and a spiderweb there, Lynn Munsinger's illustrations lead young readers to the solutions.

When a series of rare-book thefts strikes the Bloom’s Bookstore & Coffeehouse in River Heights, Nancy Drew finds her only clue in the handwriting of a dead woman.

A collection of riddles on a wide range of topics for jokesters of all ages.

"Maerad’s tale continues, luminous, desperate, and bold. . . . Brimming with archetypal motifs but freshly splendorous in its own right." – Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Maerad is a girl with a tragic past, but her powers grow stronger by the day. Now she and her mentor, Cadvan, hunted by both the Light and the Dark, must unravel the Riddle of the Treesong before their kingdom erupts in chaos. The quest leads Maerad over terrifying seas and glacial wilderness, until she is trapped in the icy realm of the seductive Winterking. There, Maerad must confront what she has suspected all along: that she is the greatest riddle of all.

A book about how to make work pay and not just in cash, but in experience, satiafaction, and joy.

This book contains several riddles that will surely enhance the brain functionality.As we all know the brain is a very important and key part of the body, it needs regular exercise as well, and one of the main way to work out the brain is to give it something to think about, this keeps the brain fit and enables it to function well.This book is full of brain teasers and riddles to get the job done for you....Enhance your thinking! Enhance your brain!!.If you found this book interesting, please do well and leave a honest review on your favourite store.Thank you...