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The Books of Great Alta

Comprising Sister Light, Sister Dark and White Jenna

The Books of Great Alta( )
Author: Yolen, Jane
Series title:Great Alta Saga Ser.
ISBN:978-0-312-86258-9
Publication Date:Mar 1997
Publisher:Tom Doherty Associates, LLC
Imprint:Orb Books
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $16.95
Book Description:

In the classic of modern fantasy, we hear the tale, ancient and brazen, of White Jenna, born in sorrow, raised among warrior women,and taught to call forth her shadow sister by the light of the moon. And we learn what the later world makes of the lives of Jenna, of her princely lover, and her shadow-self: what legends are told of the White Queen, what songs are sung of King Longbow, what tales are whispered of Dark Skada. Of the tragic myths and glorious histories...
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Book Details
Pages:448
Detailed Subjects: Fiction / Science Fiction / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):5.46 x 8.34 x 1.165 Inches
Book Weight:1.14 Pounds
Author Biography
Yolen, Jane (Author)
Jane Yolen was born February 11, 1939 in New York City. She received a bachelor's degree from Smith College in 1960 and a master's degree in education from the University of Massachusetts in 1976. After college, she became an editor in New York City and wrote during her lunch break. She sold her first children's book, Pirates in Petticoats, at the age of 22. Since then, she has written over 300 books for children, young adults, and adults.

Her other works include the Emperor and the Kite, Owl Moon, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? and The Devil's Arithmetic. She has won numerous awards including the Kerlan Award, the Regina Medal, the Keene State Children's Literature Award, the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, two Christopher Medals, the World Fantasy Award, three Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards, the Golden Kite Award, the Jewish Book Award, the World Fantasy Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Association of Jewish Libraries Award.

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