Tamora Pierce

Publisher : Infobase Learning
Release Date : 2013-11
ISBN : 1438147805
Pages : 119 pages
Rating Book: 4.3/5 (438 users)

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Download or read book Tamora Pierce written by Donna Dailey and published by Infobase Learning. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You know the stories, you love the characters, but do you know the story behind the writer? Tamora Pierce has written 23 young-adult fantasy novels, in addition to many short stories, articles, and radio plays.

Reading Tamora Pierce: 'The Protector of the Small'

by John Lennard

Publisher : Humanities-Ebooks
Release Date : 2013-01-01
ISBN : 1847602452
Pages : 191 pages
Rating Book: 4.4/5 (847 users)

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Download or read book Reading Tamora Pierce: 'The Protector of the Small' written by John Lennard and published by Humanities-Ebooks. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tamora Pierce is a prolific and very unusual modern master of fantasy for young adults and the first such author to appear regularly on the New York Times bestseller lists. The four books making up The Protector of the Small are the 9th to 12th (of 15) novels set in Tortall, and follow the progress of Keladry of Mindelan from the first openly female page in more than a century to her attainment of Knighthood and introduction to war. The Notes cover Tamora Pierce's life and work; the world of Tortall (including the geography, cast, and neighbouring cultures); the strange menagerie of immortal creatures who may be friend or foe; the pantheon of interfering multicultural god/desse/s; knighthood; and the school series format that Pierce adapts. The well-illustrated Annotations cover unusual words, ideas, and objects mentioned, real-world cultural, historical, and literary references, and the major thematic issues that develop throughout the quartet. First Test, Page, Squire, and Lady Knight are all covered on a chapter-by-chapter basis. The Essay considers The Protector of the Small as a revisioning of Song of the Lioness, the structure of the quartet, and the nature of Blayce and the killing devices. A Note on Fanfiction surveys the enormous Tortall archive of fanfic as a resource for readers of the quartet, and a Bibliography provides checklists both of Pierce's works and of writing about her. Tamora Pierce read the book in manuscript and has generously allowed her comments to be published, including new extracanonical facts about Jump, women in combat, the death magic that powers the killing devices, and much more.

Reading Tamora Pierce: 'The Immortals'

by John Lennard

Publisher : Humanities-Ebooks
Release Date : 2008-01-01
ISBN : 1847600379
Pages : 122 pages
Rating Book: 4.4/5 (847 users)

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Download or read book Reading Tamora Pierce: 'The Immortals' written by John Lennard and published by Humanities-Ebooks. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The four books making up The Immortals are the 5th - 8th (of 15) novels set in Tortall, and introduce the' Wildmage', Veralidaine Sarrasri, who appears in most later novels in the Tortall series. The Notes in this book cover Tamora Pierce's life and work; the world of Tortall (including the geography, cast, and neighbouring cultures); the strange menagerie of immortal creatures who may be friend or foe; and the pantheon of interfering multicultural god/desse/s. The well-illustrated Annotations pay special attention to the many animals who feature, cultural and historical references, and the major thematic issues that develop throughout the quartet. Wild Magic, Wolf-Speaker, The Emperor Mage, and The Realms of the Gods are all covered on a chapter-by-chapter basis, and there is a link to the deleted chapter of The Emperor Mage (in which Daine heals a poisoned camel). The Essay compares The Immortals with its successor quartet, Protector of the Small, for both the brave teenage heroines have a particular and very educational relationship with Pierce's greatest fantasy-beasts, the amazing (and amazingly smelly) Stormwings. The Bibliography has a section detailing works about' Tamora Pierce and Children's Writing'.

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A Study Guide for Tamora Pierce's "Trickster's choice"

by Gale, Cengage Learning

Publisher : Gale, Cengage Learning
Release Date : 2016
ISBN : 1410361195
Pages : 21 pages
Rating Book: 4.1/5 (41 users)

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Download or read book A Study Guide for Tamora Pierce's "Trickster's choice" written by Gale, Cengage Learning and published by Gale, Cengage Learning . This book was released on 2016 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Study Guide for Tamora Pierce's "Trickster's choice," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Literary Newsmakers for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Literary Newsmakers for Students for all of your research needs.

Of Modern Dragons and other essays on Genre Fiction

by John Lennard

Publisher : Humanities-Ebooks
Release Date : 2007-01-01
ISBN :
Pages : 266 pages
Rating Book: 4./5 ( users)

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Download or read book Of Modern Dragons and other essays on Genre Fiction written by John Lennard and published by Humanities-Ebooks. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A volume of essays exploring some of the best genre fiction of the last 40 years, including workk by Reginald Hill, Thomas Harris, Dorothy L. Sayers, Nora Roberts, J. D. Robb (since 2000 the world's best-selling novelist) , J. R. R. Tolkien, Ursula Le Guin, Anne McCaffrey, Ian McDonald, Octavia E. Butler, and The Tortallan World of Tamora Pierce.

100 More Popular Young Adult Authors

by Bernard Alger Drew

Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Release Date : 2002
ISBN : 1563089203
Pages : 392 pages
Rating Book: 4.6/5 (563 users)

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Download or read book 100 More Popular Young Adult Authors written by Bernard Alger Drew and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2002 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ready reference for teenagers who seek information about well-known writers, either for school work, out of curiosity, to find more books by a favorite author, or to learn about the writing process.

Squire

by Tamora Pierce

Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2007-12-18
ISBN : 030743379X
Pages : 432 pages
Rating Book: 4.0/5 (37 users)

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Download or read book Squire written by Tamora Pierce and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third book in the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE. The path to knighthood is full of surprises. . . . Keladry of Mindelan dreams of becoming squire to the famous female knight Alanna the Lioness, but she worries that she will not be selected by her hero—perhaps not by any knight master. When Kel is picked instead by the legendary Lord Raoul, the unexpected honor shocks her enemies across the realm. Kel must quickly prove herself up to the task, mastering her fighting and leadership skills while discovering what it takes to be part of the royal guard. A new romance is blossoming as well, bringing with it the rush of first love and the unexpected challenges of balancing knight work and a relationship. All the while, Kel prepares for her biggest fear: the infamous “Ordeal,” the last challenge that stands between her and knighthood. More timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is Anti-Bullying 101 while also touching on issues of bravery, friendship, and dealing humanely with refugees against a backdrop of an action-packed fantasy adventure. "Tamora Pierce's books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration. Cracking open one of her marvelous novels always feels like coming home." —SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Tamora Pierce didn't just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Pierce is the real lioness, and we're all just running to keep pace." —LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Beyond the Blockbusters

by Rebekah Fitzsimmons

Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 2020-03-18
ISBN : 1496827155
Pages : 254 pages
Rating Book: 4.9/5 (496 users)

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Download or read book Beyond the Blockbusters written by Rebekah Fitzsimmons and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2020-03-18 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributions by Megan Brown, Jill Coste, Sara K. Day, Rachel Dean-Ruzicka, Rebekah Fitzsimmons, Amber Gray, Roxanne Harde, Tom Jesse, Heidi Jones, Kaylee Jangula Mootz, Leah Phillips, Rachel L. Rickard Rebellino, S. R. Toliver, Jason Vanfosson, Sarah E. Whitney, and Casey Alane Wilson While critical and popular attention afforded to twenty-first-century young adult literature has exponentially increased in recent years, classroom materials and scholarship have remained static in focus and slight in scope. Twilight, The Hunger Games, The Fault in Our Stars, and The Hate U Give overwhelm conversations among scholars and critics—but these are far from the only texts in need of analysis. Beyond the Blockbusters: Themes and Trends in Contemporary Young Adult Fiction offers a necessary remedy to this limiting perspective, bringing together essays about the many subgenres, themes, and character types that have until now been overlooked. The collection tackles a diverse range of topics—modern updates to the marriage plot; fairy tale retellings in dystopian settings; stories of extrajudicial police killings and racial justice. The approaches are united, though, by a commitment to exploring the large-scale generic and theoretical structures at work in each set of texts. As a collection, Beyond the Blockbusters is an exciting entryway into a field that continues to grow and change even as its works captivate massive audiences. It will prove a crucial addition to the library of any scholar or instructor of young adult literature.

The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter

by Lana A. Whited

Publisher : University of Missouri Press
Release Date : 2004
ISBN : 9780826215499
Pages : 436 pages
Rating Book: 4.1/5 (215 users)

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Download or read book The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter written by Lana A. Whited and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in paper, The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter is the first book-length analysis of J. K. Rowling's work from a broad range of perspectives within literature, folklore, psychology, sociology, and popular culture. A significant portion of the book explores the Harry Potter series' literary ancestors, including magic and fantasy works by Ursula K. LeGuin, Monica Furlong, Jill Murphy, and others, as well as previous works about the British boarding school experience. Other chapters explore the moral and ethical dimensions of Harry's world, including objections to the series raised within some religious circles. In her new epilogue, Lana A. Whited brings this volume up to date by covering Rowling's latest book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Protector of the Small Quartet

by Tamora Pierce

Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2014-09-23
ISBN : 0385388799
Pages : 1472 pages
Rating Book: 4.8/5 (385 users)

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Download or read book Protector of the Small Quartet written by Tamora Pierce and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014-09-23 with total page 1472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Circle Opens #03

by Tamora Pierce

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Release Date : 2011-09-01
ISBN : 0545405866
Pages : 368 pages
Rating Book: 4.4/5 (545 users)

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Download or read book Circle Opens #03 written by Tamora Pierce and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third book in an extraordinary fantasy quartet by acclaimed fantasy author Tamora Pierce. Daja and Frostpine expect to spend some peaceful weeks with old friends in Namorn. But things begin to go awry as soon as they arrive. First Daja discovers that their hosts' twin daughters are mages. Then mysterious fires begin to blaze across the frigid city. Daja works with Bennat Ladradun, to locate what seems to be a serial arsonist. Daja's magic saves the city from going up in flames, but nothing and nobody can save her the disappointment of learning that the arsonist is someone close to her own heart.

Animals in Young Adult Fiction

by Walter Hogan

Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2009-07-01
ISBN : 081086942X
Pages : 268 pages
Rating Book: 4.1/5 (81 users)

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Download or read book Animals in Young Adult Fiction written by Walter Hogan and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of the many themes occurring in young adult literature, one that bears more extensive exploration is the adolescent-animal connection. Although substantial critical commentary has addressed children's animal stories and animals in adult fiction, very few studies have been devoted to adolescent-animal encounters. In Animals in Young Adult Fiction, Walter Hogan examines several hundred novels and stories to explore the ways in which animals are represented in these works. In additional to providing an historical survey, Hogan looks at both realistic fiction and speculative works, including fantasy, supernatural, horror, and science fiction. Hogan reviews stories that feature wild animal encounters, stories centered on relationships with horses, dogs, and other working and performing animals, and those featuring relationships with pets. Drawing upon established scholarship, this book examines human-animal relationships from multiple angles, making it an invaluable resource for librarians, teachers, and students of children's and young adult literature.

Kliatt Young Adult Paperback Book Guide

Publisher :
Release Date : 2005
ISBN :
Pages : 394 pages
Rating Book: 4.9/5 (39 users)

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School Library Journal

Publisher :
Release Date : 2007-04
ISBN :
Pages : 656 pages
Rating Book: 4.0/5 ( users)

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Download or read book School Library Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Of Sex and Faerie: further essays on Genre Fiction

by John Lennard

Publisher : Lulu.com
Release Date : 2010
ISBN : 1847601731
Pages : 398 pages
Rating Book: 4.4/5 (847 users)

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Download or read book Of Sex and Faerie: further essays on Genre Fiction written by John Lennard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking up where Of Modern Dragons (2007) left off, these essays continue Lennard's investigation of the praxis of serial reading and the best genre fi ction of recent decades, including work by Bill James, Walter Mosley, Lois Mcmaster Bujold, and Ursula K. Le Guin. There are groundbreaking studies of contemporary paranormal romance, and of Hornblower's transition to space, while the fi nal essay deals with the phenomenon and explosive growth of fanfi ction, and with the increasingly empowered status of the reader in a digital world. There is an extensive bibliography of genre and critical work, with eight illustrations.

Our Red Book

by Rachel Kauder Nalebuff

Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2022-11
ISBN : 198216865X
Pages : 384 pages
Rating Book: 4.8/5 (982 users)

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Download or read book Our Red Book written by Rachel Kauder Nalebuff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of essays, oral histories, and artworks about periods across all stages of life, compiled by the editor of the New York Times bestselling anthology My Little Red Book. Rachel Kauder Nalebuff was a shy teenager who was embarrassed to talk about anything relating to the body when she first heard her great aunt's harrowing story of getting her first period while on a train fleeing Nazi-occupied Poland. Rachel started wondering about other stories like this, other intimate histories that have never been told. She started asking people--friends, family members, and later, artists, writers, politicians, and public thinkers--about their own memories of menstruation and growing up. Stories poured out of people. And Rachel kept collecting these stories for more than twenty years. Our Red Book takes us through stories of first periods, last periods, missing periods, and everything about bleeding that you wish you'd been told. Weaving between eighty-three voices, including those of musician Madame Gandhi, feminist icon Gloria Steinem, graphic novelist Trinidad Escobar, Olympic skateboarder Alexis Sablone, high school students, and grandmothers, the book invites us on a collective journey of growth and change, with Rachel's own voice as a guide. Our Red Book shows us that menstruation is a lens, like birth and death, through which to understand what it means to be human. Everyone has a story. The result is a people's history of menstruation, told through an array of perspectives and identities that span the globe.

2013 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market

by Chuck Sambuchino

Publisher : Penguin
Release Date : 2012-08-24
ISBN : 1599636387
Pages : 720 pages
Rating Book: 4.9/5 (599 users)

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Download or read book 2013 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market written by Chuck Sambuchino and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-08-24 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Most Trusted Guide to the World of Childrenâ€™s Publishing If you write or illustrate for young readers with the hope of getting published, the 2013 Childrenâ€™s Writerâ€™s & Illustratorâ€™s Market is the trusted resource you need. Now in its 25th edition, CWIM is the definitive publishing guide for anyone who seeks to write or illustrate for kids and young adults. Inside youâ€™ll find more than 650 listings for childrenâ€™s book markets (publishers, agents, magazines and more) - including a point of contact, how to properly submit your work, and what categories theyâ€™re looking for.Youâ€™ll also find: • Profiles of debut authors who succeeded, as well as interviews with acclaimed novelists such as Garth Nix (The Old Kingdom and Seventh Tower series), Tamora Pierce (Song of the Lioness series) and Marissa Meyer (Cinder) • A special roundup with more than 20 SCBWI advisors worldwide who share their best advice on how to get your childrenâ€™s book published and break out • In-depth articles on topics such as picture book pacing, illustration, query letters, finding and agent, social media, craft and voice, writersâ€™ conferences and more! PLEASE NOTE: Free subscriptions are NOT included with the e-book edition of this title.