In "Mastiff," the third book of Tamora Pierce's *Beka Cooper* series, Beka Cooper, now a skilled Dog in the city of Corus, takes on a critical mission to uncover a dangerous plot. Joined by her loyal companions, she dives into the heart of the city’s underworld as she investigates the disappearance of the royal family and their loyal retinue. With the threat of war looming and dark secrets around every corner, Beka must rely on her training, her instincts, and her connection to the magical world to navigate perilous challenges and protect those she loves. Loyalty, bravery, and the bonds of friendship are tested in this thrilling adventure. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Beka Cooper .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 608 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2012 by Random House USA Inc .

Tamora Pierce is a popular and internationally renowned author of gripping fantasy novels for children. Visit her new website, www sheroesCentral. com, cohosted by Meg Cabot, author of The Princess Diaries.