About “Terrier”
Beka Cooper is a rookie in the Provost's Guard assigned to the Lower City. She has the ability to hear the voices of the dead through the wings of pigeons, which helps her uncover two major murderers. While the rest of the Guard investigates the fire opal killer, Beka takes on the dangerous task of catching the Shadow Snake. This 2006 novel by Tamora Pierce introduces Beka Cooper, a young woman who lived 200 years before the character Alanna. The story is told in first-person, offering readers a close look at Beka's unique talents and strong personality.
Awards & honors
Winner — ALA Best Books for Young Adults (2007)- Nominee — Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award
- Nominee — New Jersey Garden State Teen Book Award
- Nominee — Missouri Gateway Readers Award
Book details
- First published
- 2006
- Latest edition
- 2007 · ISBN 9780375843150
- Pages
- 608
View more editions (9)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrier | 2007 | 9780375843150 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | TERRIER (Beka Cooper) | 2007 | 9780375838163 | Buy on Amazon |
| Terrier | 2006 | 037581468X | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Terrier | 2006 | 9780375814686 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Terrier (Beka Cooper) | 2006 | 9780375914683 | Buy on Amazon |
| Terrier | 2006 | 9780375814686 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Terrier | 2006 | 9780739337189 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Terrier (Beka Cooper) | 2006 | 9780375814686 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Terrier | 2006 | 9780375814686 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Terrier?
Terrier by Tamora Pierce has 608 pages.
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