<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>With the defenses of Winding Circle Temple seriously weakened by an earthquake, Tris and her fellow sages-in-training try to join their different magic powers to protect the Winding Circle community from a pirate attack.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Part of the 8-book Tamora Pierce reissue for Fall 2006, this title in the Circle of Magic quartet features spellbinding new cover art. Coincides with the release of WILL OF THE EMPRESS in trade pb.<p></p>Four elements of power, four mages-in-training learning to control them. In Book 2 of the Circle of Magic Quartet, earthquake damage has left Winding Circle vulnerable to pirate attack and Tris, Briar, Daja, and Sandry are working with the community to strengthen their defenses. When the pirate onslaught begins, two things become terribly clear: The pirates have a powerful new weapon--and they have an accomplice within Winding Circle. But they've failed to anticipate the fury of a young mage who has been betrayed once too often, and who has very stubborn, very loyal friends....<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Book Two in the Circle of Magic Quartet<P>Earthquake damage leaves Winding Circle vulnerable to pirate attack, so everyone -- including the young mages-in-training Tris, Briar, Daja, and Sandry -- is working to strengthen the community's defenses. When Tris's cousin Aymery comes to visit, he advises the "weather witch" to return to the family that exiled her, but she doesn't wish to leave her friends to face the threat without her.<P>As the onslaught begins, two things become terribly clear: the pirates have a powerful new weapon, and they have an accomplice within Winding Circle. But the attackers have failed to reckon with the fury of a young mage betrayed once too often and her very stubborn, very loyal friends....<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Praise for CIRCLE OF MAGIC #2: TRIS'S BOOKPierce has created another gripping adventure that's sure to please her many fans. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALThe opening pages quickly build to a running momentum that will keep the pages turning, and will make series reader impatient for the next installment. --BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKSThe plot is quick-moving and suspenseful, the story is exciting, and the ending satisfying. The good news is that this title will be followed by Briar's Book and Daja's Book. --Voice of Youth Advocates<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Tamora Pierce is the critically acclaimed author of more than twenty novels, including the Circle of Magic and The Circle Opens quartets, <i>The Will of the Empress</i>, <i>Melting Stones</i>, and, most recently, the <i>New York Times</i> 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.
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