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Synopsis
Over the years, Marian Allen wrote a series of stories about The Warrior Pimchan published in Marion Zimmer Bradley’s SWORD & SORCERESS anthologies. The roving Warrior Pimchan made one mistake: She saved the life of the All-Father, ruler of her country. As a reward, he gave her the guardianship of a mountain township, complete with a residence compound and two orphan children as slaves. The only thing she wanted less than a fixed abode was fixed responsibility, especially responsibility for children. Sadly for her, the thing the All-Father cares least for of all things is what anybody else wants. In each story, Pimchan finds herself saddled with unasked for dependents and insoluble crises the All-Father expects her to solve, and solve to his benefit. A final story, written just for this collection, brings Pimchan a reward she actually wants.
Is HOUSE OF THE WARRIOR PIMCHAN appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This fantasy collection follows a wandering warrior forced into guardianship and problem-solving by a ruler. Contains moderate fantasy violence and themes of slavery, but focuses on character growth and reluctant heroism.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child harm, slavery, and captivity.
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Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy watching a fierce, independent warrior navigate unwanted responsibilities while dealing with the demands of an autocratic ruler.