Tamora Pierce
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Tamora Pierce (born December 13, 1954) is a fantasy author. She is an alumna of the University of Pennsylvania.

Most known for writing stories involving young heroines, she made a name for herself with her first quartet (originally intended to be a single book) "The Song of The Lioness" which followed the main character Alanna through the trials and ordeals of training as a knight.

Works:

Based in Tortall

Song of the Lioness quartet

1. Alanna: The First Adventure (1983)
2. In the Hand of the Goddess (1984)
3. The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (1986)
4. Lioness Rampant (1988)

Protector of the Small quartet

1. First Test (1999)
2. Page (2000)
3. Squire (2001)
4. Lady Knight (2002)

The Immortals quartet

1. Wild Magic (1992)
2. Wolf-Speaker (1994)
3. The Emperor Mage (1994)
4. The Realms of the Gods (1996)

Newest Series (as yet un-named)

1. Trickster's Choice (2003)

The Circle of Magic books

Circle of Magic quartet

1. Sandry's Book, UK title The Magic in the Weaving (1997)
2. Tris's Book, UK title The Power in the Storm (1998)
3. Daja's Book, UK title The Fire in the Forging (1998)
4. Briar's Book, UK title The Healing in the Vine (1999)

The Circle Opens quartet

1. Magic Steps (2000)
2. Street Magic (2001)
3. Cold Fire (2002)
4. Shatterglass (2003)

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