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Tamora Pierce is an American writer known for her young adult literature. Her works often explore themes of gender, power, and growth, and are highly appreciated by young readers.

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Famous Tamora Pierce Quotes

“Does anyone in this land act like they're supposed to?”

Doe Land

Book:Wild Magic

Source: Wild Magic

“You haven't been bit till a dragon does it.”

Doe Bits Havens Dragons

Book:Emperor Mage

Source: Emperor Mage

“Does your ma know you're this silly?" she demanded tartly. He nodded, comically sad. "The few gray hairs she has on her head are my doing. But" — with an exaggerated change of mood — "I send her plenty of money, so she can pay to have them dyed!" "I hope she beat you as a child," Onua grumbled.”

Knows Children Doe Pay Hair Beats Mood Silly Plenty Gray Exaggerated Gray Hair

Book:Wild Magic

Source: Wild Magic

“I was stark raving mad, and my family was too polite to mention it. That's what living with the Yamanis does to people. They get so well-mannered they won't mention you're crazy.”

People Wells Doe Crazy My Family Mad Polite Starks Well Mannered

Book:Protector of the Small Quartet

Source: Protector of the Small Quartet

“Money talks and walks, but it does not bark.”

Doe Walks Bark Money Talks Beka Cooper

Book:Beka Cooper: The Hunt Records

Source: Beka Cooper: The Hunt Records

“Why does this mean so much to you, Jon?" The Prince turned. "Because he's my friend. Because I always know where he stands, and where I stand with him. Because I think he'd die for me and--and I think I'd die for him. Is that enough?”

Thinking Knows Mean Doe Enough Dies My Friends

Book:Alanna: The First Adventure

Source: Alanna: The First Adventure

“Why does he speak of them that way?" The crow-man wanted to know. "They are humans, just like he is." "I don't think he sees them as just like him." Ally explained. "He is foolish then," said Nawat. "There are more raka than Bronaus.”

Thinking Knows Men Way Humans Doe Said Wanted Speak Foolish Allies Crow

Author:Tamora Pierce

“I imbue this place with my essence, every stone and every drop. My visit will do wonders for the flowers." Aly propped her chin on her hand. "So does manure," she observed.”

Doe Hands Wonder Flower Stones Essence Chins Manure

Book:Trickster's Duet

Source: Trickster's Duet

About the Author

Born: December 13, 1953
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 283

Books & Sources

Alanna: The First AdventureRelated source material

Protector of the Small QuartetRelated source material

Beka Cooper: The Hunt RecordsRelated source material

Tempests and SlaughterRelated source material

Emperor MageRelated source material

First Test: Book 1 of the Protector of the Small QuartetRelated source material

In the Hand of the GoddessRelated source material

Wild MagicRelated source material

Daja's BookRelated source material

The Woman Who Rides Like a ManRelated source material

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