Sandry’s Book/The Magic in the Weaving (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: Scholastic Inc.

Year: 1998

ISBN: 978-0-590-55408-4

Reading Level: Grades 6 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

At the Winding Circle Temple in the land of Emelan, four wildly different students are brought together by their shared status as outcasts with strange abilities. With wise teaching and teamwork, will they come into their own as mages… and as friends?

Squire (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: 2001

ISBN: 978-0-679-88916-8

Reading Level: Grades 8 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

Her term as a page over, Kel is chosen to serve as squire to one of Tortall’s most famed knights. Her next four years will be filled with new adventures, new hardships, new threats, and new opportunities to prove her chivalrous spirit.

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.

The Realms of the Gods (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: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Year: 1996

ISBN: 0-689-86209-I

Reading Level: Grades 7 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

Transported to the Divine Realms to save their lives, Daine and Numair must find their way back to Tortall, where their friends need them. But can two mortals survive all the dangers that litter the realms of the gods, or the dangers awaiting them back home?

First Test (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: 1999

ISBN: 0-679-88914-0

Reading Level: Grades 7 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

As the first openly female page in Tortall, Kel is an outcast among the boys and disdained by conservative adults. But she stands firm in her goal of becoming a knight to protect those in need.

Emperor Mage (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: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Year: 1995

ISBN: 0-689-85613-X

Reading Level: Grades 7 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

When a peace delegation travels from Tortall to the empire of Carthak, Daine is invited to join them. Little does she know that the gods are angry with the ruthless Emperor Ozorne… and willing to use her magic as a tool to punish him.

Lioness Rampant (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: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Year: 1988

ISBN: 0-689-31116-8

Reading Level: Grades 7 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

Alanna searches for the Dominion Jewel, which allegedly has the power to save a troubled realm. Her search could hardly be timelier, as sudden tragedy and an old enemy’s return bring Tortall to the brink of destruction.

The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (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: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Year: 1986

ISBN: 0-689-31117-6

Reading Level: Grades 7 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

Now a full-fledged lady knight, Alanna wanders the desert and finds herself adopted by a Bazhir tribe. The following months see her struggle, learn, teach, and grow both as a warrior and as a woman.

Wolf-Speaker (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: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Year: 1994

ISBN: 0-689-31833-2

Reading Level: Grades 7 and up.

Reader’s Annotation:

Summoned to Dunlath Valley by its wolves, Daine finds its resources being depleted and a plot brewing against the crown. With her increasingly powerful wild magic, can she stop the villains in time?

In the Hand of the Goddess (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: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Year: 1984

ISBN: 0-679-80111-1

Reading Level: Grades 7 and up

Reader's Annotation:

Still disguised as a boy, Alanna continues the journey toward knighthood she began in Alanna: The First Adventure. Can she still keep her secret while facing war, romance, and a deadly enemy?

Wild Magic (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: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Year: 1992

ISBN: 0-689-31761-1

Reading Level: Grades 7 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

Daine has always had a knack with animals, but when she journeys into Tortall, she learns that her knack is truly magical. Can it help her defend the land against a terrible animalistic threat?

Alanna: The First Adventure (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: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Year: 1983

ISBN: 0-689-30994-5

Reading Level: Grades 7 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

Disguised as a boy, Alanna of Trebond trains to become a knight at the royal court of Tortall. Can she overcome both ordinary hardships and supernatural threats while keeping her identity a secret?