What makes warrior?This gutsy collection of fifteen original short stories offers a variety of answers to this question with thoughtfulness, heart, and the occasional wink. Compiled by bestselling author Tamora Pierce and folklorist/author Josepha Sherman
Following Queenmaker, "her majestic debut" (People), India Edghill's Wisdom's Daughter is a vivid and assiduously researched rendition of the biblical tale of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. As the Queen's search for a true heir to her throne takes h
This latest volume of 17 new cat stories offers both familiar characters returning for further adventures as well as new furry friends to capture your heart. Meet wizards' four-footed helpers, who are often brighter than their so-called masters, a real co
The four previous volumes in Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling's anthology series of fairly tales retold with a distinctively modern edge have been hailded by reviewers as "brilliant," "provocative," and "disturbing." In this triumphant new collection of or
Contents:Introduction · Elisabeth WatersA Passage of Power · Diana L. PaxsonLessons Learned · Kati Doughery-CarthumKendat’s Ax · Jan CombsThe Tower of Song · Howard HolmanThe Needed Stone · Denise Lopes HealdArmageddon · Lisa S. SilverthorneThe L
Dragons...unicorns...cats...FANTASTIC!A magic-filled menagerie of the most alluring animals in all of fantasy fiction!Introduction (Creature Fantastic) • essay by Denise LittleFather Noe's Bestiary • short story by Jody Lynn NyeYes, Virginia, There Is
An inventive retelling of the ancient story of Vashti and Esther—a soaring tale of political turmoil, searing betrayal, passionate friendship, and forbidden love.For fans of The Red Tent and The Dovekeepers, India Edghill breathes new life into the bibl
Given to the temple of Atargatis as a child, Delilah is raised to be a priestess to the Five Cities that rule Canaan. She grows up under the watchful eyes of high priestess Derceto, who sees her as a valuable pawn in her political agenda. Meanwhile, in t
