Page (Tamora Pierce)

Author Biography

Tamora Pierce has written numerous renowned fantasy novels, set in either the “Tortall” universe or the “Circle” universe. In 2013 she received the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her body of work.

Published By: Random House Inc.

Year: 2000

ISBN: 0-679-88918-3

Reading Level: Grades 7 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

Having proven herself worthy to be a page, Kel trains to become a squire and then a knight. As she does so, she makes new friends and faces new hardships, but her tenacity and courage remain unchanged.

Forest Born (Shannon Hale)

Author Biography

Shannon Hale is the Newbery Honor-winning author of Princess Academy, as well as the four Books of Bayern. She lives in South Jordan, Utah.


Published By: Bloomsbury U.S.A.


Year: 2009


ISBN-13: 978-1-59990-167-1


ISBN-10: 1-59990-167-6


Reading Level: Grades 9 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

Ashamed of her secret power to manipulate others, Rin goes through life repressing all desires and hiding her true self, except from her beloved trees. But when the royal family faces a terrifying threat, Rin’s true self just might save the kingdom.