Tamora Pierce
Tamora Pierce
Tamora Pierceis an American writer of fantasy fiction for teenagers, known best for stories featuring young heroines. She made a name for herself with her first book series, The Song of the Lioness, which followed the main character Alanna through the trials and triumphs of training as a knight. Many of her books have feminist themes...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWriter
Date of Birth13 December 1953
CountryUnited States of America
fossils lively
He's just rather more lively than most fossils.
stupid insane wells
Oh! I'm stupid as well as insane.
answers stolen goods
Would I serve you or (Prince) Jon stolen goods? he asked. "No, don't answer me.
horse kings men
You know something? There are sandstorms that strip man and horse and bury them — I've seen them. I saw bones piled higher than my head for the folly of a bad king and those who wanted his throne. I lived through a blizzard that froze every other living creature solid. Against those things, you're only a man. I can deal with you.
lows ifs
If you have to hit--hit low.
thieves sells
I--buy, and I sell." "You're a thief.
punishment trying mouths
Face it," Gary told her kindly. "You'll never catch up. You just do as much as you can and take the punishments without saying anything. Sometimes I wonder if that isn't what they're really trying to teach us--to take plenty and keep our mouths shut.
trying firsts lips
Hello," he greeted her cheerfully. "You must be Alan of Trebond. You're very hardy to have made it this far the first day. Has anyone said what we try to learn in here?" Alanna said the first thing that came to her lips. "The only thing I know is that I jump when I'm told to and I have no free time.
fighting people pounds
If we pick a fight, then we're just as bad as them. Combat should be used just to help people who can't defend themselves, period." "Well, if I don't fight back and they pound on me, then I'm one of the people I should be defending.
issues answers moral
Moral issues rarely have yes or no answers. -Myles to Alanna when she asks about the Gift
excuse said excuse-me
Excuse me," she said politely. "But you can't have him. Not yet. He's going to come back with me.
mean should
Just because I'm no jaw clacker doesn't mean there should be a ruction put up whenever I have sommat to say.
real animal people
You are the Protector of the Small. You see real people in the humans and animals overlooked by your peers. There will always be work for you.
sorry liars lying
I'm sorry," she said humbly. "I haven't wanted to lie to you." "I should hope so. You're the worst liar I've ever met." He thought about it for a moment, then added, "--or the best. Now I'm all confused.