Books with title The Keeper Of Nothing

Charles is excited when he begins attending a magical school, and his joy only increases when he finds himself riding his own Plythegon. However, as wonderful as the magical world is, it is far from safe. Time seems to freeze as Charles passes over a river, and berserk monsters hide in every corner. Once Charles learns the truth about his uncle, he realizes that the fate of the universe is in his hands.To stop his uncle, Charles must travel to the galaxy room. To enter, he needs the magic key, and the guardian of the key is a mysterious man called the Keeper. Charles must learn all that he can about magic and about his uncle to be able to save the world. In this ultimate battle between good and evil, Charles must use all he knows to defeat the Dark sorcerer, lest the world be covered in darkness forever.

In Biggers' final novel, Charlie Chan is invited to millionaire Dudley Ward's home in Lake Tahoe to try to find his missing son. However the murder of Dudley Ward's ex-wife, the soprano Ellen Landini, soon occupies his complete attention, and potential suspects abound. He examines the evidence but seems unable to persuade Ah Sing, the titular keeper of the keys, to break his loyal silence and give him the key to solving the mystery.

“In a series of exquisitely presented snapshots, a young teen struggles to cope with the aftermath of her mother’s suicide. . . . Stunningly beautiful.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred“Readers are drawn into Isabel’s world and her determination to keep on going in the face of her overwhelming loss and responsibilities.”—School Library Journal, StarredAn ALA Best Book for Young AdultsA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Editor’s ChoiceA Parents’ Choice Gold Award

When Little One, a young girl living in the village of Taotonga, learns that her parents never received the vision of her true name, she is distressed. Her mother tries to assure her that the vision will come someday, but Little One grows impatient as time passes and no vision comes. At last she decides to search for the mysterious Keeper of Names and ask to be given her true name. However, the Keeper of Names is elusive and unexpected challenges are encountered on the mountain where the Keeper is said to reside. Forced to spend the winter on the mountain, Little One discovers the depth of her inner strength as she seeks to know her true name and her destiny.

Charles is excited when he begins attending a magical school, and his joy only increases when he finds himself riding his own Plythegon. However, as wonderful as the magical world is, it is far from safe. Time seems to freeze as Charles passes over a river, and berserk monsters hide in every corner. Once Charles learns the truth about his uncle, he realizes that the fate of the universe is in his hands. To stop his uncle, Charles must travel to the galaxy room. To enter, he needs the magic key, and the guardian of the key is a mysterious man called the Keeper. Charles must learn all that he can about magic and about his uncle to be able to save the world. In this ultimate battle between good and evil, Charles must use all he knows to defeat the Dark sorcerer, lest the world be covered in darkness forever.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Since her mother's suicide, 13-year-old Isabel finds herself taking responsibility for her younger brother and sister while their father spends long hours on his boat. Isabel's determination to keep going in the face of overwhelming loss and responsibility and the help she ultimately receives from concerned adults, distinguish this beautifully written story of sorrow and recovery.