Tamora Pierce Books in Order
Quick answer
New to Tamora Pierce? Begin with the Protector of the Small series. Book 1 is First Test (1999).
Protector of the Small
Protector of the Small reading guide →
Song of the Lioness
Song of the Lioness reading guide →- 1.
Alanna: The First Adventure(1983)
Start here - 2.
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Lioness Rampant(1988)
Newest
The Circle Opens
The Circle Opens reading guide →- 1.
Magic Steps(2000)
Start here - 2.
Street Magic(2001)
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Cold Fire(2002)
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Shatterglass(2003)
Newest
Beka Cooper
Beka Cooper reading guide →
Daughter of the Lioness
Daughter of the Lioness reading guide →- 1.
Trickster's Choice(2003)
Start hereTamora Pierce brings readers another Tortall adventure! Alianne is the teenage daughter of the famed Alanna, the first lady knight in Tortall. Young Aly follows in the quieter footsteps of her father, however, delighting in the art of spying.
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Trickster's Queen(2004)
Newest
Tamora Pierce FAQ
What order should I read Tamora Pierce's books in?
The longest series we cover is Protector of the Small (4 books). For the Protector of the Small series: Start with "First Test" (1999) and follow the publication order.
How many series has Tamora Pierce written?
We cover 5 Tamora Pierce series: Protector of the Small, Song of the Lioness, The Circle Opens, Beka Cooper, Daughter of the Lioness.
Which Tamora Pierce book on BookPath was published earliest?
The earliest Tamora Pierce book in our reading-order coverage is "Alanna: The First Adventure" (1983), from the Song of the Lioness series. We only list books that belong to series we cover, so this is not necessarily Tamora Pierce's debut.