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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 well as the affection of a fellow squire. In addition to coping with the challenges of a new romance and a life in the royal guard, Kel must also prepare for the infamous ''Ordeal'', the last challenge that stands between her and her dream of knighthood.

The legend begins. In Tempests and Slaughter, fans of Tamora Pierce will be rewarded with the never-before-told story of how Numair Salmalín 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 with 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. In the Numair Chronicles, fans of Tamora Pierce will be rewarded with the never-before-told story of how Numair Salmalín came to Tortall. Newcomers will discover an unforgettable fantasy adventure where a kingdom''s future rests on the shoulders of a boy with unimaginable gifts and a talent for making deadly enemies.

While in the mystical realms of the gods along with Numair, Daine learns the secrets of her past and the implications for her future as she and Numair are compelled to return to the mortal world of Tortall to help fight against the immortals.

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Tamora Pierce takes readers to a world filled with adventure and magic. In Book 1 of the Circle of Magic Quartet, gifted young weaver Sandry is brought to the Winding Circle community. There she meets Briar, a former thief with a way with plants; Daja, an outcast gifted at metalcraft; and Tris, whose connection with the weather unsettles everyone, including herself. The four misfits are taught how to use their magic, but when disaster strikes, it''s up to Sandry to weave together four different kinds of power to save herself, her friends, and Winding Circle.

Beka Cooper''s journals describe her training, promotion, and success as a policewoman (dog) in Tortall. From the back alleys of Corus, to the sewers of Port Caynn, to the backwoods of the north country, Beka will not let her quarry escape. Tamora Pierce''s first tales told in first person give marvelous insight into the complex and wonderful character of Beka, whose strength, loyalty, and goodness are an inspiration to all those around her . . . except perhaps the criminals.

Part of the 8-book Tamora Pierce reissue for Fall 2006, this title in the Circle of Magic quartet features spellbinding new cover art. Coincides with the release of WILL OF THE EMPRESS in trade pb.Four elements of power, four mages-in-training learning to control them. In Book 2 of the Circle of Magic Quartet, earthquake damage has left Winding Circle vulnerable to pirate attack and Tris, Briar, Daja, and Sandry are working with the community to strengthen their defenses. When the pirate onslaught begins, two things become terribly clear: The pirates have a powerful new weapon--and they have an accomplice within Winding Circle. But they''ve failed to anticipate the fury of a young mage who has been betrayed once too often, and who has very stubborn, very loyal friends....

The first in the epic Protector of the Small series from award-winning US author, Tamora Pierce. Kel is the first girl to enlist as a page at the palace of Tortall - the first who has dared. She dreams of training to be a warrior knight, like the glorious Alanna, but there''s a long way to go...

Lady Sandrilene fa Toren knows all about unusual magic--she herself spins and weaves it like thread. But when she witnesses a boy dancing a spell, even she is confounded. To her dismay she gets news of a mysterious murderer stalking a clan of local merchants. The killer employs the strangest magic of all: the ability to reduce essence to nothingness. As the murders mount and the killer grows bolder, Sandry''s teaching takes on a grave purpose. It becomes clear to everyone that the killings can only be stopped by the combined magic of two people: the young teacher and her even younger student.

Sandry, Tris, Briar and Daja each possess a strange and wonderful power. These four powers will unite these very different people. And when disaster strikes, it is the weaving of the magic that will keep them alive.

Briar, whose magic lies in the realm of plants, finds that a dear friend is suffering from a mysterious illness. Briar and his fellow mages-in-training must bind their magic together to save the person Briar loves best.

Tamora Pierce’s New York Times bestselling series The Protector of the Small Quartet is available now in one ebook collection, including First Test, Page, Squire, and Lady Knight. 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 women to train for knighthood. But not everyone in Tortall believes a woman is up to the task, and Kel faces harsh discrimination. With unparalleled determination and a knack for leadership, she captures the hearts of her peers and proves that she is not a girl to underestimate! From probationary Page to Lady Knight, Kel’s challenging journey is filled with friendship, romance, and unforgettable adventure.

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.

Tamora Pierce’s New York Times bestselling Trickster’s Choice and Trickster’s Queen are now available in one ebook bind-up. Aly is the teenage daughter of the famed Alanna, the first lady knight in Tortall. Unlike her mother, Aly’s passions lie not on the battlefield, but in the art of spying. Gifted with the skills of a master spy and granted the dubious blessing of a trickster god, she embarks on a most dangerous mission. Little does Aly know that her path is destined to tangle with an age-old prophecy and a deadly underground rebellion.

WHAT MAKES A warrior? This gutsy collection of 15 original short stories compiled by bestselling author Tamora Pierce and anthologist-author Josepha Sherman answers this question with thought, heart, a lot of variety, and an occasional wink. Contributors include some of today’s most-beloved fantasy and sciencefiction authors: Tamora Pierce, Holly Black, Pamela Service, Margaret Mahy, Bruce Holland Rogers, Mike Resnick, Brent Hartinger, and more.

The Hunt is on! Three years have passed since Beka Cooper almost died in the sewers of Port Caynn. Now her life takes an unexpected turn when her fiance is killed on a slave raid. Then Lord Gershom himself appears at her door and in the span of hours Beka is plunged into a case that threatens the future of the Tortallan royal family and therefore the Tortallan government itself. This Hunt will take Beka to places she''s never been and challenge her tracking skills beyond the city walls, as well as her ability to judge exactly who she can trust with her life and her country''s future.

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 suspiciously like a crush on her closest friend, the handsome and sarcastic Neal. Yet Kel has much to be grateful for as well: a loyal circle of friends, an ill-tempered but lovable horse, and a scruffy dog who would give his life for her. Then one day, a group of pages is trapped by bandits, and the boys depend on Kel to lead them. Could it be a sign of things to come? Suddenly those in power are looking at Kel in a whole new way, wondering if she can succeed far beyond what they imagined.

Apprentie chevalier depuis trois ans, Alanna va enfin à réaliser son rêve : devenir la première femme guerrière et entrer dans la légende ! Mais pour y parvenir, elle doit d’abord surmonter ses peurs les plus profondes... et prouver son courage et sa loyauté. Car le prince Jonathan, son meilleur ami et l’un des seuls à connaître son secret, est en danger ! Un puissant sorcier est prêt à plonger terre et ciel dans le chaos pour monter sur le trône de Tortall à la place de Jonathan...

Alors que Thom rêve de devenir sorcier, Alanna, sa sœur jumelle, n’a qu’une idée en tête : se faire adouber chevalier. L’occasion tant espérée se présente enfin lorsque le père des jumeaux décide d’envoyer son fils auprès du roi. D’un commun accord, les deux adolescents décident d’échanger leurs places : Thom rejoindra le couvent où devait séjourner sa sœur, tandis qu’Alanna ira à la cour du roi. La jeune fille, se faisant passer pour un homme, débute alors sa formation de chevalier aux côtés de Jonathan, le fils du roi...

The third volume in a four-part fantasy series. When Diane, Numaire and Alanna are sent on a peace mission to Carthak, it seems as though Ozorne, the Emeror Mage, is ready to make amends.

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.

The adventures of Aly, daughter of Alanna of Trebond.

Wild magic: 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. Wolf-speaker: With the help of her animal friends, Daine fights to save the kingdom of Tortall from ambitious mortals and dangerous immortals. Emperor mage: When she is sent as part of the delegation from Tortall to negotiate a peace treaty with Carthak, fifteen-year-old Daine must use her powers to communicate with animals for more than healing the Carthak emperor''s dying birds. Realms of the gods: 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.

Devenue chevalier à part entière, Alanna s''exile chez les Bazhir, une peuplade du désert. Mais comme il est difficile d''être respectée dans ce pays dirigé par les hommes ! Elue chaman de la tribu du Faucon Cruel et bientôt rejointe par le beau Jonathan, prince de Tortall, elle, va devoir affronter de nouveaux défis : percer le secret de la lame de cristal qui a brisé Eclair de Feu, et faire le choix le plus dur de sa vie... Est-elle prête à renoncer à sa liberté pour épouser l''homme qu ''elle aime ?''''