Terrier

Name: Terrier
ISBN: 9780375914683

Tamora Pierce

Ages 13–18

Readers rate it 4.2 (141 on Hardcover)

Released 2006 · Random House Books for Young Readers

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Terrier parent’s guide: what’s inside

High confidence

Sexual content

LGBTQ+ themes

Substance use

What it offers

A note for parents

Terrier is a well-regarded fantasy mystery featuring a capable young protagonist training as a police officer in a medieval-inspired world. While the plot involves serious crimes including infanticide and domestic abuse, violence is not gratuitous and the focus remains on detective work and character growth. The book rewards diligence, justice, and moral courage, making it suitable for mature middle-grade readers and older teens.

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From the publisher

When sixteen-year-old Beka becomes "Puppy" to a pair of "Dogs, " as the Provost's Guards are called, she uses her police training, natural abilities, and a touch of magic to help them solve the case of a murdered baby in Tortall's Lower City. When sixteen-year-old Beka becomes "Puppy" to a pair of "Dogs, " as the Provost's Guards are called, she uses her police training, natural abilities, and a touch of magic to help them solve the case of a murdered baby in Tortall's Lower City.