Synopses & Reviews
The Legend of Beka Cooper gives Tamora Pierce's fans exactly what they want — a smart and savvy heroine making a name for herself on the mean streets of Tortall's Lower City — while offering plenty of appeal for new readers as well.
Review
"Pierce has long been lauded for her kickass heroines, and in Beka she has created her most compelling, complicated character....[T]his novel provides both crackerjack storytelling and an endearingly complex protagonist." Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
About the Author
Tamora Pierce has completed four series of books set in the fantasy realm of Tortall. Pierce's fast-paced, suspenseful writing and strong, believable heroines have won her much praise: Emperor Mage was a 1996 ALA Best Book for Young Adults.