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At last Niko dropped his hands, and opened his eyes. His perfect tree illusion solidified and settled.Very nice, said Briar with approval. Couldn't have done better myselfCouldn't do it at all yourself, muttered Tris.Briar ignored her. But you'd never find a cork oak in these parts. Too cold.Niko looked down his nose at the boy. I beg your pardon?

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At last Niko dropped his hands, and opened his eyes. His perfect tree illusion solidified and settled.Very nice, said Briar with approval. Couldn't have done better myselfCouldn't do it at all yourself, muttered Tris.Briar ignored her. But you'd never find a cork oak in these parts. Too cold.Niko looked down his nose at the boy. I beg your pardon?

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About Tamora Pierce

Tamora Pierce (born December 13, 1954) is 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 (1983–1988), which followed the main character Alanna through the trials and triumphs of training as a knight.
Pierce won the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) of the American Library Association in 2013, citing her two quartets Song of the Lioness and Protector of the Small (1999–2002). The annual award recognizes one writer and a particular body of work for "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature".
Pierce's books have been translated into twenty languages.