PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Tricia Levenseller, author of Daughter of the Pirate King and its sequel Daughter of the Siren Queen, is from a small town in Oregon, but she now lives next to the Rocky Mountains in Utah with her bossy dog, Rosy. She received her degree in English language and editing, and she is thrilled that she never has to read a textbook again. When she's not writing or reading, Tricia enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles, playing volleyball, and watching her favorite TV shows while eating extra-buttered popcorn.
One of my favourite YA books ever. The action! The world-building! The voice! This book kicks so much ass. --Cale Dietrich, author of The Love Interest Levenseller presents a fully rounded portrait of a girl whose strength in battle is tempered by her very human anxieties. Rasmira's quest is thrilling, her emotional journey compelling; this adventure sings. --Booklist Levenseller... presents a female warrior who refuses to believe that crying makes one weak and that strength is not feminine. Through Rasmira's inner monologue, teens will learn that teamwork and friendship are important and that failure makes one strong. This high-octane novel is filled with mythical creatures and showcases a heroine who wants to be a warrior, a woman, and a leader. --School Library Journal Witty banter brings levity, and of course Rasmira finds romance with one of the boys, but the real gratification lies in Rasmira's transformation from broken, betrayed, girl to resourceful, confident victor. Her final clash with the god is heart pounding, and her triumph in front of her village and father is satisfyingly righteous. --The Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books Praise for Tricia Levenseller: Levenseller has created a formidable female character who can take care of herself as she makes some hard decisions. --School Library Journal on Daughter of a Pirate King [Levenseller's] words will pull you in, and there's no escaping them. --Charlie N. Holmberg, author of The Paper Magician Series, on Daughter of the Siren Queen With a cunning plot, robust writing, and complicated characters, any reader will enjoy being manipulated in Levenseller's capable hands. --Anna Banks, author of the New York Times Bestseller Of Triton, on Daughter of the Pirate King
