'Tamora Pierce's writing is like water from the swiftest, most refreshingly clear, invigorating, and revitalizing river. Her tough, wise, and wonderful heroines have inspired generations of readers.'-Rae Carson, New York Times bestselling author 'It's impossible to overstate Tamora Pierce's impact on children's literature. 'Tamora Pierce is gloriously unafraid to give her readers joy and laughter along with adventure and struggle, to let us love her characters wholeheartedly and find the best of ourselves in them.'-Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author All these years later, I still draw strength from her words.'-Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author 'Few authors can slay so effectively with a single sentence-I mean fist-in-the-air, shouting-at-my-book slay-as Tamora Pierce. In a time when girls are forbidden to be warriors, Alanna of Trebond wants nothing more than to be a knight of the realm of Tortall. Her work inspired a generation of writers and continues to inspire us.'-Holly Black, #1 New York Times bestselling author This third book in the Song of the Lioness quartet continues Alanna’s saga as she strikes out alone and discovers herself anew. 'Tamora Pierce creates epic worlds populated by girls and women of bravery, heart, and strength. Alanna’s skills and stubborness help her befriend Prince Jonathan and alienate his evil uncle, Duke Roger. As the first female shaman, Alanna must fight to change the ancient traditions of the stubborn desert tribes for their own sake and for the sake of all Tortall. Pierce is the real lioness, and we're all just running to keep pace.'-Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. This is a clip that I made it in my free time, it might not neat enough but I did it in rush time after I read Alanna book then the idea was poping up. 'Tamora Pierce didn't just blaze a trail. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration.'-Sarah J. 'Tamora Pierce's books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman.

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