Tempests and Slaughter (the Numair Chronicles, Book One) (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9780375947117)

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - This must-read fantasy from an author who is legend herself--TAMORA PIERCE--is one Bustle calls the perfect book for die-hard Pierce fans and newcomers alike.

Tamora Pierce's books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration.
--SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Tamora Pierce didn't just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Pierce is the real lioness, and we're all just running to keep pace.
--LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Discover the origin story of one of the realm's most powerful mages in the first book in the Numair Chronicles.

Arram Draper is on the path to becoming one of the realm's most powerful mages. The youngest student in his class at the Imperial University of Carthak, he has a Gift with unlimited potential for greatness--and for attracting trouble. At his side are his two best friends: Varice, a clever girl with an often-overlooked talent, and Ozorne, the leftover prince with secret ambitions. Together, these three friends forge a bond that will one day shape kingdoms. And as Ozorne gets closer to the throne and Varice gets closer to Arram's heart, Arram realizes that one day--soon--he will have to decide where his loyalties truly lie.

In the Numair Chronicles, readers will be rewarded with the never-before-told story of how Numair Salmalín came to Tortall. Newcomers will discover an unforgettable fantasy adventure where a kingdom's future rests on the shoulders of a talented young man with a knack for making vicious enemies.

I take more comfort from and as great a pleasure in Tamora Pierce's Tortall novels as I do from Game of Thrones.
--The Washington Post

Author: Tamora Pierce
ISBN-10: 0375947116
ISBN-13: 9780375947117
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 02/06/2018
Pages: 480
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 20
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 195244 / Tempests and Slaughter


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/15/2017 pg. 53
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2017 pg. 192
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
TAMORA PIERCE is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over eighteen novels set in the fantasy realm of Tortall. She first captured the imagination of readers with her debut novel, Alanna: The First Adventure. Since then, her bestselling and award-winning titles have pushed the boundaries of fantasy and young adult novels to introduce readers to a rich world populated by strong, believable heroines. Her books have been translated into many languages, and some are available on audio from Listening Library and Full Cast Audio. In 2013, she won the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature." Pierce lives in Syracuse, New York, with her husband, Tim, and their cats, birds, and occasional rescued wildlife. Visit her at TamoraPierce.com and follow her on Twitter at @TamoraPierce.