Terrier
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2007
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In "Terrier," the first book of the Beka Cooper series by Tamora Pierce, young Beka Cooper longs to follow in her late father's footsteps as a member of the law-enforcement body known as the Dogs. Set in the bustling city of Corus, Beka starts her training as a rookie in a world filled with crime and magic. With a fierce determination and a connection to the spirit world, Beka must navigate the treacherous streets, unravel mysteries, and fight against dangerous foes. Alongside her loyal friends and her dog, she's determined to prove herself and protect her city. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Beka Cooper .
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-8th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
This book 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 2007 by Random House Books for Young Readers .
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.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Ontario Library Association Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award
This book was recognised in the Blue Spruce Award category by the Ontario Library Association Forest of Reading Awards.
Evergreen Young Adult Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Evergreen Young Adult Book Award.
