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by Tamora Pierce (Author) "The short, plump redhead walked out of the house that belonged to her hostess and looked around, her air that of someone about to embark..." (more)
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Grade 6 Up-In this concluding volume of the second quartet of novels about four young mages with unusual powers, it is Trisana Chandler's turn to take on her first student. Tris's visit to Tharios, a medieval city of castes, brings her into contact with a glassblower named Kethlun Warder. Keth has been struck by lightning, which has awakened his latent magical gifts and remains a part of his powers. He creates a living glass dragon and globes that show images of the victims of a serial killer. The Ghost has been murdering members of the city's entertainer caste and leaving their bodies displayed in various public areas. Along with a police mage, Tris and Keth follow the images, which results in a face-to-face confrontation with the killer. Like Pierce's Cold Fire (2002), this is a successful combination of fantasy and mystery, though this book is a more traditional mystery with the killer's identity not revealed until the conclusion. Keth's status as an adult and his existing knowledge of his craft make the relationship between him and Tris interesting, and their often-sarcastic repartee adds humor to a serious plot. The mage's guardianship of a girl who has been orphaned by the Ghost, and her responsible use of magic, shows how she has matured since Tris's Book (1998, both Scholastic). This fast-moving, action-filled story can stand alone, and is sure to be a hit with Pierce's many fans.
Beth L. Meister, Yeshiva of Central Queens, Flushing, NY
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Gr. 6-9. Visiting Thalios, 14-year-old student mage Tris is fascinated by the city's beautiful architecture and its glass-blowing arts. She meets Kethlun Warder, a journeyman glass-blower mage with rare, uncontrolled powers of lightning magic and the ability to create glass balls that reveal brutal murders. As a weather mage in training, Tris becomes Keth's teacher, and the two, working with investigator mage Dema, pool their powers to stop the crimes. In lively prose laced with wry humor, Pierce creates realistic, dimensional characters--Tris is spunky, independent, and thoroughly likable--and places them in exotic, imaginatively detailed locales. Kethlun and Dema's stories add depth to the plot, and there's plenty of suspense, as well as a social commentary simmering beneath the surface of the story (the human rights of the lower classes are being ignored by the city in an effort to maintain its beautiful facade). Like previous books in the Circle Opens Quartet, this one is an engaging blend of mystery, magic, and timeless social themes. It will stand well on its own, and it's also sure to satisfy Pierce's many fans. Shelle Rosenfeld
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Shatterglass, Feb 3 2004
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This review is from: Shatterglass: The Circle Opens Book 4 (Hardcover)
The seventh yaskedasi was dead, according to Dema. Dema was the one to investigate the murders of the preformers (yaskedasi), helped by some lightning mages named Tris and Keth. Intrigued? Will they find the killer? Will Keth be able to make a glass globe that will show the killer's face? Or will it again be covered with lightning? Will Tris be able to help Keth master his powers before the killer strikes again? Tris and her teacher, Niko, come to Khapik to study the magic in glass making, but end up with more than they bargained for. But for Tris to help Keth, Keth must put aside the fact that Tris is only 14 years old and he is an adult. Tris is a very impatient girl who keeps magic in her braids.
But what about the killer? You'll have to read and find out!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Triss, Sandry, Briar, and Daja - but mostly Triss, Dec 9 2003
By Myra Schjelderup "Ignolopi" (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shatterglass: The Circle Opens Book 4 (Hardcover)
Triss, the weather mage, has left Winding Circle along with her mentor.
She finds a man with the magic gift with glass magic - combined with weather magic (if I remember correctly).
Triss becomes his teacher; in how to control and use (properly) his magic.
But there are other things that need taking care of.
Triss is hearing voices in the wind - like before, but these voices aren't as pleasant.
Woman are turning up dead in many places. The city doesn't care that these entertainers die - they only care about the pollution their bodies cause; especially the one who's body was found in a fountian.
It's got to stop.
And Triss and her charge seem adequate for the job.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Shatterglass excellent!, Nov 21 2003
By Jacqualyn Saunders "alkudsi" (Carrollton, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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Shatterglass was an excellent followup to the prior Circle Opens quartet. I guess I identify most with Tris, even though I am much, much older. I've had a wicked temper I've fought all my life, and it is interesting to weave temper control into her magic. Actually, I'm a huge fan of Tamora Pierce, even though I'm a 50+ year old woman...her books in many ways remind me of the best of Andre Norton. They are suitable for younger folk, but interesting and somewhat intriguing for us older readers. There isn't a book in any of her series that I would rate below 4 stars! And her determination to make her characters strong, but flawed, and with emphasis on females in uncharacteristic roles is a great way to give role models to our young readers.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Tris--that's enough
Tris is my favorite character so my opinion is totally bias. The style of writing is pleasant and good. There is suspense but at other times it drags. Read more
Published on Nov 12 2003 by Muslima

4.0 out of 5 stars Tris's latest adventure
following the capers of Tris's foster siblings; Sandry, Briar, and Daja, the reader would expect that this continuation of the series would also be about the mage taking on a... Read more
Published on Nov 2 2003 by abigailigator

4.0 out of 5 stars Shatterglass
This book was very exciting. Unlike most of the other books in the Circle Opens, it does not tell what the bad guy is thinking or planning. Read more
Published on Sep 2 2003 by Jessica

3.0 out of 5 stars OMGOMG YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY
Oh my gosh! In my opion this is her best book yet. I love the way she uses crafts, magic, and justice all tied in. Like magistrate magic, thread, wether, and crimes. Read more
Published on Sep 2 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Shatterglass
This book is awesome! While the other books in "The Circle Opens" are okay, this is the one that I could not put down. Read more
Published on Aug 25 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than Cold Fire, not as good as Street Magic.
I really liked this. It was darker than a lot of T.P.'s other books, but it was better than Cold Fire or, in a way, Magic Steps, because the student, Kethlun Warder, was much... Read more
Published on Jun 7 2003 by Camilla Kaplan

4.0 out of 5 stars glass working facts
Althogh I really enjoyed this book, there are a few things I would like to point out. When glassblowing, it is immposible to get molten glass in your mouth if you inhale on the... Read more
Published on Jun 3 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Wild Magic
"Wild Magic" sets off Tamora Peirce's second quartet for Tortall, portraying Veralidaine Sarrasri, or Daine, as a confused, homeless, Gallan that has the power to speak to... Read more
Published on Jun 1 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars La creme de la creme, (the best of best.)
Tamora pierce is the best of best author. Tamora writes the most amazing fantasy books. I enjoy Tamora Pierce's books a lot. When will Lady Knight be out? Read more
Published on May 20 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Shatterglass
It was wonderful. I've read all of Tamora Pierce's books, and I think Shatterglass is one of the best, mostly because Tris is my favorite character. Read more
Published on Mar 31 2003

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