Tamora Pierce is the critically acclaimed author of more than twenty novels, including the Circle of Magic and The Circle Opens quartets, THE WILL OF THE EMPRESS, MELTING STONES, and, most recently, the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Beka Cooper trilogy. She lives in New York State with her husband, Tim, and her seven cats and two birds. Visit her online at www.tamorapierce.com.
First in a series, this is a rich and satisfying read.
--Kirkus Reviews The action is swift, the fantasy world nicely
defined, and the ending will leave readers wanting more. With a
multicultural cast and enough gender role-reversal to make a lot of
people happy, this is a promising first title in a series.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books [T]his is an
enjoyable fantasy for middle-grade readers, who will look forward
to the next book in the series.
--School Library Journal Pierce has created an excellent new world
where magic is a science...and populated it with a cast of
well-realized characters. Teens will eagerly await the planned
sequels.
--Booklist
First in a series, this is a rich and satisfying read.
--Kirkus Reviews
The action is swift, the fantasy world nicely defined, and the
ending will leave readers wanting more. With a multicultural cast
and enough gender role-reversal to make a lot of people happy, this
is a promising first title in a series.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books [T]his is an
enjoyable fantasy for middle-grade readers, who will look forward
to the next book in the series.
--School Library Journal Pierce has created an excellent new world
where magic is a science...and populated it with a cast of
well-realized characters. Teens will eagerly await the planned
sequels.
--Booklist
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