blacksmiths

At Christmastime, Virginia blacksmith Meg Langslow enters a weaponsmithing competition after someone attacks Faulk, her blacksmithing mentor, eliminating him from the contest. Meg agrees to replace him at the competition held at a Goth castle on the estate of Ragnarshjem owned by her friend Ragnar, a retired heavy metal drummer. With ruthless contestants, old grudges and feuds, and weapons everywhere, Meg sets out to learn who is behind the drama and strange incidents.

Eighteen-year-old Ziva, a magically gifted blacksmith with social anxiety, must race against the clock to save her beloved sister and stop a devastating war.

"A teenage blacksmith with social anxiety is forced to go on the run to protect the world from the most powerful magical sword she's ever made"--Provided by publisher.

"Ara has taken up her mantle as the Loresmith--but her journey is far from over. After suffering betrayals and losses, Ara, Nimhea, Lahvja, and Teth must try to come together and find the Loreknights across the kingdom. The Loreknights are their only hope in overthrowing the evil Vokkans and putting Nimhea on the throne for good. But their journey will put Ara and her companions in grave danger--from the endless pursuit of the Vokkans to perilous encounters with the gods, and the near impossible trials they face along the way--will they be able to survive long enough to help the rebellion?"--Provided by publisher.

"A teenage blacksmith with social anxiety is forced to go on the run to protect the world from the most powerful magical sword she's ever made"--.

"The neighborhood blacksmith is quiet and unassuming, tucked in his smithy under the chestnut tree. Sturdy and generous, and with sadness to bear, he toils through the day, passing on the tools of his trade, and come evening, takes a well-deserved rest"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the role of the blacksmith in the American colonies, explaining what a blacksmith is, looking at blacksmithing tools and activities, and discussing the life of a typical blacksmith's apprentice.

A lyrical story-in-verse that details the experiences of an African boy who was kidnapped and sold into slavery.

Colonial blacksmiths not only fashioned objects from iron, but they were also sometimes involved in other trades, such as veterinary medicine. Readers will follow a day in the life of a blacksmith in this graphica book.

The inspirational story of William Lewis, a hardworking blacksmith who slowly saved his money to free his family.