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Books by Tamora Pierce
 Tamora Pierce is a bestselling author of fantasy books for teenagers. Her books, known for their teenaged girl warriors and wizards, have received critical acclaim and a strong fanbase. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tamora Pierce was drawn to books from a young age. Raised in rural Pennsylvania, the child of a “long, proud line of hillbillies,” her family never had much. “We were poor, but I didn’t know it then. We had a garden where my folks grew fruit and vegetables and our water came from a well,” she explains. But one thing they did have was plenty of books. So Tamora read. A self-proclaimed “geek,” she devoured fantasy and science fiction novels, and by the age of 12 was mimicking her literary idols and writing her own action-packed stories. It was thanks to her father that Tamora began writing. “He heard me telling myself stories as I did dishes, and he suggested that I try to write some of them down,” Pierce says. But Tamora’s novels had one major difference: unlike the books she was reading, her stories featured teenaged girl warriors. “I couldn’t understand this lapse of attention on the part of the writers I loved, so until I could talk them into correcting this small problem, I wrote about those girls, the fearless, bold, athletic creatures that I was not, but wanted so badly to be.” Seventeen years later, after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, a brief career in teen social work and some time spent writing for radio, Tamora Pierce held true to her childhood crusade, and published Alanna: The First Adventure, the first in a quartet about a valiant, young, female warrior. Pierce’s heroine struck a chord with readers across the country and quickly earned her a loyal following. Pierce is now a #1 New York Times bestselling author and has written twenty-five books, including her newest, BEKA COOPER #2: Bloodhound. “It’s a pretty good life, if I do say so myself. Struggling along as a kid and even through my twenties, it’s the kind of life I dreamed of but never believed I would get. Yet here I am, after a lot of work, a lot of worry, a lot of care for details, and a massive chunk of luck, the kind that brought me such strong friends and readers. Pretty good for a hillbilly, yes? And I never take it for granted,” she says. Pierce lives in upstate New York with her husband Tim and their three cats and two birds. PRAISE “[Tamora Pierce’s heroines] faithfully reiterate an ideal–of feminine power that relies on brains, not beauty; of feminine attractiveness that relies on competence, not helplessness; and of feminine alliances that grow stronger, not weaker, in the face of conflicts.”–The New York Times BEKA COOPER #1: TERRIER "With its rollicking adventures [and] appealing characters . . . Terrier will be in strong demand by Pierce's fans. It will keep readers on the edge of their seats."–School Library Journal, Starred YOUNG WARRIORS “Memorable characters and well-drawn settings. . . . This timely and appealing anthology will surely help swell the ranks of teenage fantasy readers.”–School Library Journal TRICKSTER’S QUEEN “The plot sweeps readers along in a whirlwind of court intrigue, deception, murder, and romance. The humor is wicked, and the plot twists will keep the pages turning to the supremely satisfying end. Teens will be inspired by Aly’s determination, her resourcefulness, and her heart.”–School Library Journal TRICKSTER’S CHOICE “Aly arrives fully formed, a snarky, talented uber-heroine. Cameos of old favorites complement a rich cast of new characters. Aly’s difficulty with the complexity of colonialism adds surprising, welcome depth.”–Kirkus Reviews LADY KNIGHT “Unrelentingly realistic in its depiction of the horrors of war, this novel draws the reader into a complete and believable fantasy world. Pierce provides exquisite details of the weaponry, topography, and culture of her world, and her control of a voluminous cast of characters is masterful.”–Voice of Youth Advocates |
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Beka Cooper Book 1: Terrier
By Tamora Pierce (© 2006 -  2006 Random House, Inc.)
Read by Susan Denaker (Amer.) Young Readers > Ages 9-12 Release Date: November 14, 2006 ... (more) | ||
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Bloodhound: Beka Cooper Book 2
By Tamora Pierce (© 2009) Read by Susan Denaker (Amer.) Young Readers > Ages 9-12 Release Date: April 28, 2009 Beka Cooper is no longer a Puppy. She’s a Dog now–a full-fledged member of the Provost’s Guard, which keeps the peace in Corus’s streets. Beka’s natural skills of observation and tenacity are augmented by her unusual magical talents. But even her magic isn’t very ... (more) | ||
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First Test: Book 1 of the Protector of the Small Quartet
By Tamora Pierce (© 1999 - 2007 Random House, Inc.)
Read by Bernadette Dunne (Amer.) Young Readers > Ages 9-12 Release Date: April 24, 2007 In the medieval and fantastic realm of Tortall, Keladry of Mindelan (known as Kel) is the first girl to take advantage of the decree that permits females to train for knighthood. Up against the traditional hazing of pages and a grueling schedule, Kel faces only one real roadblock: Lord Wyldon, the t ... (more) | ||
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Lady Knight: Book 4 of the Protector of the Small Quartet
By Tamora Pierce (© 2002 - Random House, Inc.)
Read by Bernadette Dunne (Amer.) Young Readers > Ages 9-12 Release Date: February 24, 2009 In the final thrilling installment of Tamora Pierce’s Protector of the Small Quartet, our sturdy young heroine Kel has finally been knighted. Praise for the series: “This meaty book has lots of fighting and challenges to Kel’s authority, allowing her once again to ... (more) | ||
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— B-O-T Exclusive! — Lioness Rampant
By Tamora Pierce (© 1988 - 2002 Random House, Inc.)
Read by Trini Alvarado (Amer.) Young Readers > Young Adult Release Date: September 11, 2007 4th in the Alanna series - Having achieved her dream of becoming the first female knight errant, Alanna of Trebond is not sure what to do next. Perhaps being a knight errant is not all that Alanna needs. . . . But Alanna must push her uncertainty aside when a new challenge arises. She must recover the Dominion Jewel, a legend ... (more) | ||
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Page: Book 2 of the Protector of the Small Quartet
By Tamora Pierce (© 2000 - 2007 Random House, Inc.)
Read by Bernadette Dunne (Amer.) Young Readers > Ages 9-12 Release Date: August 28, 2007 Keladry of Mindelan has returned to the royal palace of Tortall, where she fights to maintain the rigorous regimen of a page while confronting the prejudices that come with being a female in a man’s world. And if that isn’t hard enough, she’s also starting to get something suspicio ... (more) | ||
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— B-O-T Exclusive! — Song of the Lioness #2: In the Hand of the Goddess
By Tamora Pierce (© 1984 - 2001 Random House, Inc.)
Read by Trini Alvarado (Amer.) Young Readers > Ages 9-12 Release Date: March 6, 2007 2nd in the Alanna series - Disguised as a boy, Alanna of Trebond becomes a squire -- to none other than the prince of the realm. But Prince Jonathan is much more to Alanna; he is her ally, her best friend, and one of the few who knows that she's really a girl. Now it will take all of Alanna's awesome skill, strength, and grow ... (more) | ||
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— B-O-T Exclusive! — Song of the Lioness #3: The Woman Who Rides Like A Man
By Tamora Pierce (© 1986 - 2002 Random House, Inc.)
Read by Trini Alvarado (Amer.) Young Readers > Young Adult Release Date: March 6, 2007 3rd in the Alanna series - A knight at last, Alanna of Trebond heads out to seek adventure in the desert of Tortall. Captured by desert tribesmen, she is forced to prove herself in a magical duel to the death. But her real challenge doesn't come until after she wins. As the first female shaman, Alanna must fight to change the ... (more) | ||
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Song of the Lioness Quartet #1: Alanna: The First Adventure
By Tamora Pierce (© 1983 - 2000 Random House, Inc.)
Read by Trini Alvarado (Amer.) Young Readers > Ages 9-12 Release Date: November 28, 2006 1st in the Alanna series - Becoming a legend is not easy, as young Alanna of Trebond discovers when she disguises herself as a boy and begins training to be a knight. Alanna's skills and stubborness help her befriend Prince Jonathan and alienate his evil uncle, Duke Roger. Filled with swords and sorcery, adventure and intrigu ... (more) | ||
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Squire: Book 3 of the Protector of the Small Quartet
By Tamora Pierce (© 2001 - Random House, Inc.)
Read by Bernadette Dunne (Amer.) Young Readers > Ages 9-12 Release Date: December 4, 2007 When Keladry of Mindelan is chosen by the legendary Lord Raoul to be his squire, the conservatives of the realm hardly think she’s up to the job. Kel quickly proves her ability as a jouster, warrior, and guardian of a fiery griffin, ultimately earning respect and admiration among the men, as w ... (more) | ||
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— B-O-T Exclusive! — Trickster's Choice
By Tamora Pierce Read by Trini Alvarado (Amer.) Young Readers > Ages 9-12 Release Date: December 13, 2005 Tamora Pierce brings readers another Tortall adventure! Alianne is the teenage daughter of the famed Alanna, the first lady knight in Tortall. Young Aly follows in the quieter footsteps of her father, however, delighting in the art of spying. When she is captured and sold as a slave to an exiled roy ... (more) | ||
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— B-O-T Exclusive! — Trickster's Queen
By Tamora Pierce ( 2004 Random House, Inc.)
Read by Trini Alvarado (Amer.) Young Readers > Young Adult Release Date: October 12, 2004 Aly’s adventure continues. . . . No longer a slave, Alanna’s daughter is now spying as part of an underground rebellion against the colonial rulers of the Copper Isles. The people in the rebellion believe that a prophecy in which a new queen will rise up to take the throne is about to be ... (more) | ||
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