Pierce, Tamora
Overview
| Works: | 498 works in 2,033 publications in 2 languages and 87,371 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Fantasy fiction Young adult works Science fiction Paranormal fiction Action and adventure fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Narrator, Creator |
| Classifications: | PS3566.I367, FIC |
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Most widely held works about
Tamora Pierce
- The wand in the word : conversations with writers of fantasy by Leonard S Marcus( Book )
- Tamora Pierce by Donna Dailey( Book )
- Tamora Pierce by Bonnie Kunzel( Book )
- The Queen's readers : a collection of essays on the words & worlds of Tamora Pierce( Book )
- A quiet war : revising heroism in Tamora Pierce's Tortall by Tess Hailey Grogan( )
- Negotiating femininity : tomboy gender performance in the writings of Tamora Pierce and Suzanne Collins by Shauna Maragh( )
- The Magic circle by Tamora Pierce : fantasy, children's literature and the tripartite audience by Jean Kathleen Gray( )
- Tamora Pierce's fansite( )
- Good conversation! : a talk with Tamora Pierce( Visual )
- Reading Tamora Pierce : The immortals by John Lennard( )
- Reading Tamora Pierce the protector of the small by John Lennard( )
- Tamora Pierce : author, fantasy books for teenagers( )
- Something about the author( )
- Something about the author. facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people( )
- Tamora Pierce The immortals by John Lennard( )
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Most widely held works by
Tamora Pierce
In the hand of the goddess by
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55 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 2,776 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pursuing her desire to be a knight, Alanna learns many things in her role as squire to Prince Jonathan, but fears Duke Roger, an ambitious sorcerer with whom she knows she will one day have to deal. 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 growing magical powers to protect him from the mysterious evil sorcerer who is bent on his destruction--and hers! Here continues the story of Alanna, a young woman bound for glory who is willing to fight against enormous odds for what she believes in
55 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 2,776 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pursuing her desire to be a knight, Alanna learns many things in her role as squire to Prince Jonathan, but fears Duke Roger, an ambitious sorcerer with whom she knows she will one day have to deal. 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 growing magical powers to protect him from the mysterious evil sorcerer who is bent on his destruction--and hers! Here continues the story of Alanna, a young woman bound for glory who is willing to fight against enormous odds for what she believes in
Lioness rampant by
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55 editions published between 1988 and 2014 in English and held by 2,568 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alanna continues to create her own life as a female warrior when she and new companions journey to the Roof of the World seeking the powerful Dominion Jewel, perhaps the last hope of saving her country from dissension and hostile magic
55 editions published between 1988 and 2014 in English and held by 2,568 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alanna continues to create her own life as a female warrior when she and new companions journey to the Roof of the World seeking the powerful Dominion Jewel, perhaps the last hope of saving her country from dissension and hostile magic
The woman who rides like a man by
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26 editions published between 1986 and 2011 in English and held by 2,468 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On her first tour as a knight errant, Alanna assumes a position of influence with a fierce desert tribe, makes some changes in the role of women in the society, and continues her own emotional development
26 editions published between 1986 and 2011 in English and held by 2,468 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On her first tour as a knight errant, Alanna assumes a position of influence with a fierce desert tribe, makes some changes in the role of women in the society, and continues her own emotional development
Trickster's choice by
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31 editions published between 2003 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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 royal family in the faraway Copper Islands, it is this skill that makes a difference in a world filled with political intrigue, murderous conspiracy, and warring gods
31 editions published between 2003 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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 royal family in the faraway Copper Islands, it is this skill that makes a difference in a world filled with political intrigue, murderous conspiracy, and warring gods
Squire by
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27 editions published between 2001 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,320 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After becoming a squire to Lord Raoul, commander of the King's Own, Kel of Mindelan, must face a terrifying test in the Chamber of the Ordeal before she can be a knight
27 editions published between 2001 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,320 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After becoming a squire to Lord Raoul, commander of the King's Own, Kel of Mindelan, must face a terrifying test in the Chamber of the Ordeal before she can be a knight
Terrier by
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16 editions published between 2006 and 2015 in English and held by 2,258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When sixteen-year-old Beka becomes "Puppy" to a pair of "Dogs," as the Provost's Guards are called, she uses her police training, natural abilities, and a touch of magic to help them solve the case of a murdered baby in Tortall's Lower City
16 editions published between 2006 and 2015 in English and held by 2,258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When sixteen-year-old Beka becomes "Puppy" to a pair of "Dogs," as the Provost's Guards are called, she uses her police training, natural abilities, and a touch of magic to help them solve the case of a murdered baby in Tortall's Lower City
Lady knight by
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30 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in English and held by 2,234 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When she became a knight, eighteen-year-old Kel hoped to be given a combat post, but instead she finds herself named commander of an outpost of refugees, where she must face the unnatural forces of the evil Balyce
30 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in English and held by 2,234 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When she became a knight, eighteen-year-old Kel hoped to be given a combat post, but instead she finds herself named commander of an outpost of refugees, where she must face the unnatural forces of the evil Balyce
The realms of the gods by
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39 editions published between 1996 and 2015 in English and held by 2,222 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While in the mystical realms of the gods along with Nunair, Daine learns the secrets of her past and the implications for her future as she and Nunair are compelled to return to the mortal world of Tortall to help fight against the immortals
39 editions published between 1996 and 2015 in English and held by 2,222 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While in the mystical realms of the gods along with Nunair, Daine learns the secrets of her past and the implications for her future as she and Nunair are compelled to return to the mortal world of Tortall to help fight against the immortals
Page by
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36 editions published between 2000 and 2011 in English and held by 2,147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Book 2 of the Protector of the small series - Tells the story of the second year of Page Keladry's training as a knight as she struggles to overcome the resistance that some of the other pages have to the idea of a girl in this role
36 editions published between 2000 and 2011 in English and held by 2,147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Book 2 of the Protector of the small series - Tells the story of the second year of Page Keladry's training as a knight as she struggles to overcome the resistance that some of the other pages have to the idea of a girl in this role
Wild magic by
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37 editions published between 1992 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The mage Numair, the knight Alanna, and Queen Thayet enlist thirteen-year-old Daine's help to battle the dreadful immortal creatures that have recently begun to attack the kingdom of Tortall
37 editions published between 1992 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The mage Numair, the knight Alanna, and Queen Thayet enlist thirteen-year-old Daine's help to battle the dreadful immortal creatures that have recently begun to attack the kingdom of Tortall
Trickster's queen by
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22 editions published between 2004 and 2016 in English and held by 2,032 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Aly fails to foresee the dangers that await as she uses her magic to safeguard Dova and her younger siblings, despite knowing that her thirteen-year-old charge might be queen of the Copper Isles when the colonial rulers are defeated
22 editions published between 2004 and 2016 in English and held by 2,032 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Aly fails to foresee the dangers that await as she uses her magic to safeguard Dova and her younger siblings, despite knowing that her thirteen-year-old charge might be queen of the Copper Isles when the colonial rulers are defeated
Magic steps by
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21 editions published between 2000 and 2005 in English and held by 1,925 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When drawn into the investigation of murders perpetrated on a powerful family in Summersea, Sandy and her student Pasco undertake the dangerous mission of entrapping the invisible killers
21 editions published between 2000 and 2005 in English and held by 1,925 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When drawn into the investigation of murders perpetrated on a powerful family in Summersea, Sandy and her student Pasco undertake the dangerous mission of entrapping the invisible killers
The will of the empress by
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18 editions published between 2005 and 2014 in English and held by 1,843 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On visit to Namorn to visit her vast landholdings and her devious cousin, Empress Berenene, eighteen-year-old Sandry must rely on her childhood friends and fellow mages, Daja, Tris, and Briar, despite the distance that has grown between them
18 editions published between 2005 and 2014 in English and held by 1,843 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On visit to Namorn to visit her vast landholdings and her devious cousin, Empress Berenene, eighteen-year-old Sandry must rely on her childhood friends and fellow mages, Daja, Tris, and Briar, despite the distance that has grown between them
Sandry's book by
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12 editions published between 1997 and 2005 in English and held by 1,837 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fantasy. Troldmanden Niklaron finder frem til fire unge mennesker, der alle helt specielle magiske evner. Disse unge føres til spiralcirklens tempel, hvor de skal lære at udnytte deres evner rigtigt
12 editions published between 1997 and 2005 in English and held by 1,837 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fantasy. Troldmanden Niklaron finder frem til fire unge mennesker, der alle helt specielle magiske evner. Disse unge føres til spiralcirklens tempel, hvor de skal lære at udnytte deres evner rigtigt
Shatterglass by
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22 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 1,749 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tris and her mage-student, a young man whose glassmaking magic has been amplified and mixed with lightning, team up to track a killer who may be nearer than they suspect
22 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 1,749 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tris and her mage-student, a young man whose glassmaking magic has been amplified and mixed with lightning, team up to track a killer who may be nearer than they suspect
Cold fire by
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17 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 1,746 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While studying with her teacher Frostpine in the northern land of Namorn, Daja helps the twin daughters of her host family discover their own magic and uses her powers to track an deadly arsonist
17 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 1,746 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While studying with her teacher Frostpine in the northern land of Namorn, Daja helps the twin daughters of her host family discover their own magic and uses her powers to track an deadly arsonist
Bloodhound by
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11 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in English and held by 1,694 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having been promoted from "Puppy" to "Dog," Beka, now a full-fledged member of the Provost's Guard, and her former partner head to a neighboring port city to investigate a case of counterfeit coins
11 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in English and held by 1,694 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having been promoted from "Puppy" to "Dog," Beka, now a full-fledged member of the Provost's Guard, and her former partner head to a neighboring port city to investigate a case of counterfeit coins
Wolf-speaker by
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24 editions published between 1994 and 2015 in English and held by 1,499 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With the help of her animal friends, Daine fights to save the kingdom of Tortall from ambitious mortals and dangerous immortals
24 editions published between 1994 and 2015 in English and held by 1,499 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With the help of her animal friends, Daine fights to save the kingdom of Tortall from ambitious mortals and dangerous immortals
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Alanna (Fictitious character : Pierce) Alexander, Lloyd Authors, American Authors, English Billingsley, Franny, Children's stories--Authorship Combat Conspiracy Cooper, Susan, Counterfeits and counterfeiting Courts and courtiers Disguise Fantasy Fantasy fiction Fantasy fiction--Authorship Farmer, Nancy, Friendship Human-animal communication Jacques, Brian Jones, Diana Wynne Keladry of Mindelan (Fictitious character) Kisubo, Daja (Fictitious character) Knights and knighthood L'Engle, Madeleine Le Guin, Ursula K., Magic Moss, Briar (Fictitious character) Nix, Garth Pages, Medieval Paranormal fiction Pierce, Tamora Police Pratchett, Terry Princes Pullman, Philip, Queens Royal households Sandry (Fictitious character : Pierce) Sarrasri, Daine (Fictitious character) Searching behavior Sex role Slaves Spy stories Teenage girls Tris (Fictitious character : Pierce) Wizards Wolves Women heroes Yolen, Jane Young adult fiction
Alternative Names
Pierce, Tamora 1954-
Tamora Pierce Amerikaans schrijfster
Tamora Pierce amerikansk författare
Tamora Pierce amerikansk skribent
Tamora Pierce écrivaine américaine
Tamora Pierce US-amerikanische Schriftstellerin
تامورا بيرس
タモラ・ピアス
ピアス, タモラ
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