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What is a kenning? A kenning is "a concise compound or figurative phrase replacing a common noun". It comes from the Anglo Saxon era, where swords had names like "death-bringer" or "wound-maker". You can create a lovely "riddle poem" by describing something in different ways on the different lines.Start reading below. Kids on the Net - the children's writing website celebrating 10 years online! - publishes many kennings from young writers all over the UK and the world. Explore those below and the links above. And why not check out all the rest of the chidlren's writing we publish? See What's New? and About Kids on the Net 
A PonyBy Charlie, 9, Shrewsbury, UK Food demolisher Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
My MumBy Craig, 10, West Sussex, UK A dishwasher filler Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
MonkeyBy Emma, 9, Leicestershire, UK Leaping Champion Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
A ball smasherBy Lewis, 10, Cornwall, UK tall batter Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
The nasty cowBy Anna, 10, Cornwall, UK Loud mooer, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
Diving dolphinBy Taalanya, 10, St Ives, Cornwall, UK Swift swimmer Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
My KittenBy Emma, 10, St.Ives (Cornwall), UK Swift runner, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
The Grim ReaperBy Catherine, 9, St.Ives, Cornwall, UK Flesh ripper, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
Dance loverBy Ellie-Jo, 9, St.Ives, Cornwall, UK Light footer Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
Kangaroo - a KenningBy Joel, 9, Leicestershire, UK Mad hopper Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
DolphinBy Becci, 9, Leicestershire, UK Water diver Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
PigBy Eleanor & Becci, 9, Northamptonshire, UK Really smelly Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
Howler MonkeyBy Eleanor, 9, Leicestershire, UK Tree climber Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
DogsBy Will, 11, Bury, UK a barking state Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
DogBy Caity, 9, Leicestershire Dog Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
My MumBy Jenny, 11, York, UK Great cook Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
MumBy Paige, 11, York, UK Jean wearer Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
My sisterBy Hayley, 11, Penrith, UK Loves boys, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
A dragonBy Olivia, 11, Barnsley, England A scaley beast Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
ZuluBy Class 9 Wild Cats, 10 and 11, Barnsley, UK Meat Eaters, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
GrasshopperBy Fiona, age 7, Our Lady Immaculate School, Tolworth, London, UK A fine jumper
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