Puzzle 1

Animals awake at night, like bats and owls.

Appoint someone to a specified post or office.

Branch of medicine that studies glands.

Dropping __; many people suddenly falling ill.

Explosive dust of sulfur, charcoal, saltpeter.

Glass sphere with a Christmas scene, sprinkles.

In boxing, a swarmer or crowder.

Named after their Mexican origin, smallest dog.

Sleeveless jacket worn under a suit.

Sticking a rod through food for BBQ cooking.

Tall pink birds that grace Hialeah Park.

The Himalayas and Alps are examples of these.

Turkish strait separating Europe from Asia.

Unexpected change of direction of a storyline.

Ward off evil spirits, __ over your shoulder.

YA author of Freckle Juice and Superfudge.