Sandry's Book

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Tamora Pierce takes readers to a world filled with adventure and magic.
In Book 1 of the Circle of Magic Quartet, gifted young weaver Sandry is brought to the Winding Circle community. There she meets Briar, a former thief with a way with plants; Daja, an outcast gifted at metalcraft; and Tris, whose connection with the weather unsettles everyone, including herself. The four misfits are taught how to use their magic, but when disaster strikes, it's up to Sandry to weave together four different kinds of power to save herself, her friends, and Winding Circle. Praise for CIRCLE OF MAGIC #1: SANDRY'S BOOK"First in a series, this is a rich and satisfying read." --KIRKUS REVIEWS"The action is swift, the fantasy world nicely defined, and the ending will leave readers wanting more. With a multicultural cast and enough gender role-reversal to make a lot of people happy, this is a promising first title in a series." --BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS"This is an enjoyable fantasy for middle-grade readers, who will look forward to the next book in the series." --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"Pierce has created an excellent new world where magic is a science . . . and populated it with a cast of well-realized characters. Teens will eagerly await the planned sequels." --BOOKLIST Tamora Pierce is the critically acclaimed author of more than twenty novels, including the Circle of Magic and The Circle Opens quartets, The Will of the Empress, Melting Stones, and, most recently, the New York Times bestselling Beka Cooper trilogy. She lives in New York State with her husband, Tim, and her seven cats and two birds. Visit her online at www.tamorapierce.com. Praise for CIRCLE OF MAGIC #1: SANDRY'S BOOK"First in a series, this is a rich and satisfying read." --KIRKUS REVIEWS"The action is swift, the fantasy world nicely defined, and the ending will leave readers wanting more. With a multicultural cast and enough gender role-reversal to make a lot of people happy, this is a promising first title in a series." --BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS"This is an enjoyable fantasy for middle-grade readers, who will look forward to the next book in the series." --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"Pierce has created an excellent new world where magic is a science . . . and populated it with a cast of well-realized characters. Teens will eagerly await the planned sequels." --BOOKLIST