Meredith Ann Pierce facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Meredith Ann Pierce
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| Born | July 5, 1958 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Genre | Speculative fiction |
Meredith Ann Pierce was born on July 5, 1958, in Seattle, Washington. She is an American fantasy writer and a librarian. Her books take you to amazing fantasy worlds that often feel like old myths. Many of her stories are about young women who first just want to be loved. But then, they have to face big dangers and challenges to save their homes or even their entire world. Often, their brave efforts aren't fully appreciated until the very end of their adventures.
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Meredith Pierce's Writing Journey
Meredith Ann Pierce started her writing career with a trilogy of books. These books are often called The Darkangel Trilogy.
The Darkangel Trilogy: A Tale of Adventure
Her first book, The Darkangel, came out in 1982. Pierce says the idea for this story came to her all at once. It happened while she was reading about a dream that was told to Carl Jung. He was a famous person who studied the human mind.
The Darkangel was followed by A Gathering of Gargoyles in 1984. The trilogy finished with The Pearl of the Soul of the World in 1989. These books tell the story of a slave girl. She sets out to defeat a "darkangel" because he kidnapped her mistress. Along the way, she finds herself needing to care for thirteen wraiths. These wraiths were once beautiful brides who were forced to be with the darkangel. She also has to try and resist the pull of a vampyre. As her journey continues through the books, she takes on more and more responsibility. She faces many dangers and has very few friends to help her.
The Firebringer Trilogy: Unicorns and Heroes
Pierce's second and perhaps most well-known trilogy is The Firebringer Trilogy. This series is about a tribe of unicorns living in a different fantasy world.
The first book, Birth of the Firebringer, was published in 1985. The story continued with Dark Moon in 1992. The trilogy concluded with The Son of Summer Stars in 1996. The main character, Jan, is a special hero. He is part leader and part King Arthur-like figure for his people. All three books were re-released by Firebird Books in 2003.
Other Exciting Books
Meredith Pierce has also written other fantasy novels. These books are often sold as either Young Adult Fiction or general Fantasy. Sometimes, they are even found in both categories. Her most recent book, Waters Luminous and Deep, is a collection of short stories. It was written for adult readers.
Meredith Pierce's Books
The Darkangel Trilogy Books
- 1982 The Darkangel
- This book won the International Reading Association Children's Book Award.
- It also won the California Young Reader Medal.
- 1985 A Gathering of Gargoyles
- 1990 The Pearl of the Soul of the World
The Firebringer Trilogy Books
- 1985 Birth of the Firebringer
- 1992 Dark Moon
- 1996 The Son of Summer Stars
Other Books by Meredith Pierce
- 1985 The Woman Who Loved Reindeer
- 1988 Where the Wild Geese Go - This is a picture book.
- 2001 Treasure at the Heart of the Tanglewood
- 2004 Waters Luminous and Deep - This is a collection of short stories.
