ABOUT THIS BOOK

ALONE IN A foreign land, Aly will need both her father’s wit and her mother’s courage to navigate a royal court rife with political intrigue and murderous conspiracy.


REVIEWS

“Aly arrives fully formed, a snarky, talented uber-heroine. Cameos of old favorites complement a rich cast of new characters. Aly’s difficulty with the complexity of colonialism adds surprising, welcome depth.”—Kirkus Reviews


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tamora Pierce’s fast-paced, suspenseful writing and strong, believable heroines have won her much praise and a large, devoted fan following. She lives in Syracuse, New York, with her husband, Tim, five cats, two birds, and various freeloading wildlife. Visit her online at www.tamorapierce.com.


AWARDS

WINNER - ALA Best Books for Young Adults
WINNER - Texas TAYSHAS High School Reading List
SUBMITTED - New York Times Bestseller
SUBMITTED 2003 - ALA Best Books for Young Adults