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Wild Magic (Paperback)
Tamora Pierce
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Wildness is a kind of magic Discover a land of enchantment, legend,
and adventure in this first book of The Immortals series, featuring
an updated cover - perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Daine has always had a special connection with animals, but only
when she's forced to leave home does she realize it's more than a
knack . . . it's magic. With this wild magic, not only can Daine
speak to animals, but she can also make them obey her. Daine takes
a job handling horses for the Queen's Riders, where she meets the
master mage Numair and becomes his apprentice. Under Numair's
guidance, Daine explores the scope of her magic. But she encounters
other beings, too, who are not so gentle. These terrifying
creatures, called Immortals, have been imprisoned in the Divine
Realms for the past four hundred years - but now someone has broken
the barrier. And it's up to Daine and her friends to defend their
world from an Immortal attack.
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First Test (Paperback)
Tamora Pierce
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Kel will not allow this first test to be her last. The adventure
begins in the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy
author who is a legend herself: Tamora Pierce. A powerful classic
that is more timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is
about smashing the ceilings others place above you. Keladry of
Mindelan is the first girl who dares to take advantage of the new
rule that allows women to train for knighthood. But standing in
Kel's way is Lord Wyldon the training master, who is dead set
against girls becoming knights. A woman should be lovely. A woman
should be charming. A woman should not be deadly. Wyldon demands
Kel pass a one-year trial that no male page has ever had to endure.
It's just one more way to separate Kel from her fellow trainees.
Kel must prove herself twice as good as her male peers just to be
thought equal. But she is not to be underestimated. Kel will fight
to succeed, even when odds are stacked against her. Book one of a
powerful and classic fantasy quartet about smashing the ceilings
others place above you, by the bestselling author of the Song of
the Lioness series and Tempests and Slaughter. A series that
touches on questions of courage, friendship, a humane perspective -
told against a backdrop of a magical, action-packed fantasy
adventure. 'I take more comfort from and as great pleasure in
Tamora Pierce's Tortall novels as I do from Game of Thrones' -
Washington Post
Wildness is a kind of magic Discover a land of enchantment, legend,
and adventure in this third book of The Immortals series, featuring
an updated package - perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Daine Sarrasri's power is growing, and her bond with animals is
ever stronger. Along with her mentor, Numair, and a delegation from
Tortall, Daine is sent to the Emperor Mage of Carthak in hopes that
she can help to smooth international relations between their lands
before discord bubbles over into war - by helping the emperor's
ailing birds. But Carthak's emperor Ozorne is charmingly
treacherous, and Carthak itself built on the labour and suffering
of slaves. No matter her choices, Daine finds herself at the centre
of a terrible crossroads: she cannot turn away from animals in
need, but to help this man could place those she loves in the
greatest danger and make a mockery of all she values. All the
while, her magic is flourishing, leading her to answers and
abilities beyond what she ever could have dreamed ... but also to
incredible danger.
In Tempests and Slaughter, fans of Tamora Pierce will be rewarded
with the never-before-told story of how Numair Salmalin came to
Tortall. Newcomers will discover an unforgettable fantasy adventure
where a kingdom's future rests on the shoulders of a young man with
unimaginable gifts and a talent for making vicious enemies. The
legend begins. In the ancient halls of the Imperial University of
Carthak, a young man has begun his journey to becoming one of most
powerful mages the realm has ever known. Arram Draper is the
youngest student in his class and has the Gift of unlimited
potential for greatness . . . and of attracting danger. At his side
are his two best friends: clever Varice, a girl too
often-overlooked, and Ozorne, the 'leftover prince' with secret
ambitions. Together, these three forge a bond that will one day
shape kingdoms. But as Ozorne inches closer to the throne and
Varice grows closer to Arram's heart, Arram realizes that one day -
soon - he will have to decide where his loyalties truly lie.
Wildness is a kind of magic Discover a land of enchantment, legend,
and adventure in this fourth and final book of The Immortals
series, featuring an updated package - perfect for longtime fans
and newcomers alike. Daine holds the fate of Tortall in her hands
in this thrilling conclusion to The Immortals series. During a dire
battle, Daine and her mentor Numair are swept into the Divine
Realms - where gods and legends roam. Safe for now, they are
desperately needed back in the land of mortals, where their old
enemy, the Emperor Ozorne and his army of strange immortal
creatures are waging war against Tortall. Through her journey to
the land of the gods, Daine comes upon incredible truths. But as
the secrets of her past are revealed so is the treacherous way back
to Tortall. And so Daine and Numair must embark on an extraordinary
journey home.
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Squire (Paperback)
Tamora Pierce
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The adventure continues in book three of the New York Times
bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself:
Tamora Pierce. A powerful classic that is more timely than ever,
the Protector of the Small series is about smashing the ceilings
others place above you. Being the first is the last thing they
expect of you. Keladry of Mindelan dreams of becoming squire to the
legendary female knight Alanna the Lioness, a hero straight out of
story. But Kel is chosen instead by Lord Raoul, a leader of men and
a strategist - an unexpected honour that shocks her enemies. Kel
must hone her skills and discover what it takes to be part of the
royal guard. Part of a team. With this change comes another: a new
romance, bringing with it the rush of first love and the unexpected
challenges of balancing duty and love. All the while, Kel prepares
for her biggest challenge: the infamous and terrifying Ordeal - the
last challenge standing between her and knighthood. In a landmark
quartet published years before it's time, Kel must prove herself
twice as good as her male peers just to be thought equal. A series
that touches on questions of courage, friendship, a humane
perspective - told against a backdrop of a magical, action-packed
fantasy adventure. 'I take more comfort from and as great pleasure
in Tamora Pierce's Tortall novels as I do from Game of Thrones' -
Washington Post
Wildness is a kind of magic Discover a land of enchantment, legend,
and adventure in this second book of The Immortals series,
featuring an updated cover - perfect for longtime fans and
newcomers alike. Diane has wild magic: the ability to talk to and
sway the actions of animals. When Daine is summoned to help a pack
of wolves - friends from her old village - she and her mentor, the
legendary mage Numair, travel to Dunlath Valley to answer the call.
But when they arrive, Daine learns that it's not only animals whose
lives are threatened; people are in danger, too. Dunlath's rulers
have discovered black opals in their valley. They're dead set on
mining the opals and using the magic contained in the stones to
overthrow King Jonathan. Even if it means irreversibly damaging the
land - and killing their workers. Daine must master her wild magic
if she is to save the ones she loves - both human and animal . . .
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Lady Knight (Paperback)
Tamora Pierce
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The adventure continues in the final instalment of the New York
Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend
herself: Tamora Pierce. A powerful classic that is more timely than
ever, the Protector of the Small series is about smashing the
ceilings others place above you. Duty or glory: which will she
choose? Keladry of Mindelan has finally achieved her lifelong dream
of becoming a knight - but it's not quite what she imagined. In the
midst of a brutal war, Kel has been assigned to oversee a refugee
camp. Others are sent to fight. Though certain she has been given
this inglorious and difficult task because Lord Wyldon continues to
deny she is equal to her male peers, Kel is learning the importance
of caring for people who have been robbed of their homes, of
self-respect and of safety. Perhaps this is the most important
battleground in the war? But when Kel discovers truths behind the
monstrous killing devices that her friends are fighting without
her, will she honour her sworn duty . . . or embark on a quest that
could turn the tide of the war? In a landmark quartet published
years before it's time, Kel must prove herself twice as good as her
male peers just to be thought equal. A series that touches on
questions of courage, friendship, a humane perspective - told
against a backdrop of a magical, action-packed fantasy adventure.
'I take more comfort from and as great pleasure in Tamora Pierce's
Tortall novels as I do from Game of Thrones' - Washington Post
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Page (Paperback)
Tamora Pierce
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The adventure continues in book two of the New York Times
bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself:
Tamora Pierce. A powerful classic that is more timely than ever,
the Protector of the Small series is about smashing the ceilings
others place above you. WHEN THEY SAY YOU WILL FAIL... FAIL TO
LISTEN. As the only female page in history to pass the first year
of training to become a knight, Keladry of Mindelan is a force to
be reckoned with. But Kel's battle to prove herself isn't over. She
must master her paralyzing vertigo, the gruelling training schedule
and the dark machinations of those who would rather she fail. But
in times of danger, Kel shines. The kingdom's nobles are beginning
to wonder if she can succeed far beyond what they imagined. And
those who hate the idea of a female knight are getting desperate -
they will do anything to halt her journey. In a landmark quartet
published years before it's time, Kel must prove herself twice as
good as her male peers just to be thought equal. A series that
touches on questions of courage, friendship, a humane perspective -
told against a backdrop of a magical, action-packed fantasy
adventure. 'I take more comfort from and as great pleasure in
Tamora Pierce's Tortall novels as I do from Game of Thrones' -
Washington Post
Kel has finally achieved her lifelong dream of being a knight. But
it' s not turning out as she imagined at all. She is torn between a
duty she has sworn to uphold and a quest that she feels could turn
the tide of war. . . .
" Unrelentingly realistic in its depiction of the horrors of war .
. . Pierce provides exquisite details of the weaponry, topography,
and culture of her world, and her control of a voluminous cast of
characters is masterful."
-- VOYA
Tamora Pierce begins a new Tortall trilogy introducing Beka Cooper,
an amazing young woman who lived 200 years before Pierce's popular
Alanna character. For the first time, Pierce employs first-person
narration in a novel, bringing readers even closer to a character
that they will love for her unusual talents and tough personality.
Beka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost's Guard, and
she's been assigned to the Lower City. It's a tough beat that's
about to get tougher, as Beka's limited ability to communicate with
the dead clues her in to an underworld conspiracy. Someone close to
Beka is using dark magic to profit from the Lower City's criminal
enterprises--and the result is a crime wave the likes of which the
Provost's Guard has never seen before.
"From the Hardcover edition."
Tamora Pierce returns to the land of Tortall with a heroine who
refuses to quit in this first book in the #1 "New York Times"
bestselling Protector of the Small series.
Ten years after knighthood training was opened to both males "and
"females, no girl has been brave enough to try. But knighthood is
Keladry's one true desire, and so she steps forward to put herself
to the test.
Up against the traditional hazing of pages and a grueling schedule,
Kel faces one roadblock that seems insurmountable: Lord Wyldon, the
training master of pages and squires. He is absolutely against
girls becoming knights. So while he is forced to train her, Wyldon
puts her on a probationary trial period that no male page has ever
had to endure. Further set apart from her fellow trainees, Kel's
path to knighthood is now that much harder. But she is determined
to try, and she's making friends in the most unlikely places. One
thing is for sure, Kel is not a girl to underestimate.
"From the Hardcover edition."
Alianne must call forth her mother's courage and her father's wit in order to survive on the Copper Isles in a royal court rife with political intrigue and murderous conspiracy.
Kel 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 coping with a crush on her closest friend, Neal.
" Pierce makes Kel sweat for her success through perseverance, hard
work,
and skill. Readers will appreciate this true example of grrrl
power."
-- School Library Journal
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