The Naming

The First Book of Pellinor (Pellinor Series) First book of Pellinor

by Alison Croggon

Paperback, 492 pages

English language

Published Feb. 7, 2006 by Candlewick Press.

ISBN:: 978-0-7636-3162-8
OCLC Number:: 64589386

(8 reviews)

A manuscript from the lost civilization of Edil-Amarandah chronicles the experiences of sixteen-year-old Maerad, an orphan gifted in the magic and power of the Bards, as she escapes from slavery and begins to learn how to use her Gift to stave off the evil Darkness that threatens to consume her world.

1 edition

MrRaccoon13 reviewed The Naming by Alison Croggon (First book of Pellinor)

Review of 'The Naming' on 'Storygraph'

5 stars

I love these books. I think the world Alison Croggon created is lovely, the characters are compelling, and the plot makes you not want to put the book down. One of my favorite series from when I was younger, and I still love re-reading them!

Cheri reviewed The Naming by Alison Croggon (First book of Pellinor)

Review of 'The Naming' on 'Storygraph'

3 stars

My son and I both enjoyed this book. It dragged for us through at least the first half but by the end, we were involved and interested and debating on getting the second one.

Coleysscrollies reviewed The Naming by Alison Croggon (First book of Pellinor)

Review of 'The Naming' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

One of those that borders 3 and 4 stars. So many similarities to Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. I like the strong female protagonist. Still men always seemed to help "save" her, because she didn't understand her gifts. I found that annoying. It is an adventure and I don't like reading about every city that they stopped in. I needed more action.
3.5 stars