Tamora Pierce
By Donna Dailey
2006
First Published
4.21
Average Rating
146
Number of Pages
You know the stories, you love the characters, but do you know the story behind the writer? Best-selling author Tamora Pierce has written 23 young-adult fantasy novels, in addition to many short stories, articles, and radio plays. Her realistic characters and action-packed plots have made her one of the most popular children's writers, and her books have never been out of print. Pierce's fictional world is full of teenage-girl warriors, powerful sorcerers, noble quests, fierce battles, and fantastical immortal creatures. All of her novels have one thing in they feature strong-minded, female heroines who face life on their own terms and shape their futures to fit their unique skills and outlooks. In a one-volume reference, Tamora Pierce details the life and real-life influences of this famous author, revealing the person behind the words, and the author behind the literature we love.
Avg Rating
4.21
Number of Ratings
131
5 STARS
59%
4 STARS
19%
3 STARS
11%
2 STARS
7%
1 STARS
5%
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