Terrier (The Legend of Beka Cooper, Book 1)
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Terrier (The Legend of Beka Cooper, Book 1)

Audio CD – Unabridged, October 24, 2006

Price
$45.97
Publisher
Listening Library
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0739337189
Dimensions
5 x 1.15 x 5.88 inches
Weight
11.2 ounces

Description

Starred review, School Library Journal , February 2007: "With its rollicking adventures [and] appealing characters . . . Terrier will be in strong demand by Pierce's fans. It will keep readers on the edge of their seats." From the Hardcover edition.

Features & Highlights

  • Hundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce’s memorable debut,
  • Alanna: The First Adventure
  • , Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper–a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her story, her legend, and her legacy. . . .Beka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost’s Guard, commonly known as “the Provost’s Dogs.” To the surprise of both the veteran “Dogs” and her fellow “puppies,” Beka requests duty in the Lower City. The Lower City is a tough beat. But it’s also where Beka was born, and she’s comfortable there.Beka gets her wish. She’s assigned to work with Mattes and Clary, famed veterans among the Provost’s Dogs, and they don’t know that Beka has something unique to offer. Beka is a good listener. So good, in fact, that she hears things that Mattes and Clary never could–information that is passed in murmurs when flocks of pigeons gather . . . murmurs that are the words of the dead. And the ranks of the dead will be growing if the Dogs can’t stop a crime wave the likes of which has never been seen. Luckily for the people of the Lower City, the new puppy is a true terrier!

Customer Reviews

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Audio only

I love Tamora Pierce's work. I have the first 'circle' series on unabridged audio ( full cast). This audiobook is not full cast but is still unabridged. Having read the book I was hesitant that it would not translate well in audio format. I was very wrong. In many ways it is easier, the idiomatic phrasing makes more sense when read aloud.You do have to listen pretty closely to follow but that is true of all audios.
I hear she will also be releasing the Protector of the Small series on audio as well. I hope so ! Enjoy
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Beka Cooper series

This is the 2nd time I've listened to this audiobook and I've thoroughly enjoyed it both times. I have read two other T.Pierce series and one of the things I like about this book is the adults in Beka's life. I know this is a Young Adult book but since I'm not a "young" adult, I do like reading about how the adults support the main characters and not read only about the magical tweens. IMO, this book not only has interesting characters but a rich environment. The *Reader* gave the book such life, an amazing performance. I am glad the sequel has the same reader.
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The book

This is an excellent read. Tamora pierce has truly done her best work with this book and the sequels too.