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The Legend of Beka Cooper gives Tamora Pierce's fans exactly what they want - a smart and savvy heroine making a name for herself on the mean streets of Tortall's Lower City - while offering plenty of appeal for new readers as well.
Ages 12+
"Starred Review. An involving police procedural wrapped in fantasy clothing, this novel provides both crackerjack storytelling and an endearingly complex protagonist." - Kirkus Reviews
"Worth the wait; editor's recommendation." - BN.com
"Mastiff kept me glued, front to back cover, and knotted me up so much (in the best possible sense) that I had to re-read Pierce's Keladry series just to regain my equilibrium." - Bookyurt.com
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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.
Link to Tamora Pierce's Website
Name Pronunciation
Tamora Pierce: first name rhymes with camera
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