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Alanna

  • 241 pages · about 4 hours
  • First published 1983
  • 38 editions

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1 About this book

From now on, I'm Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I'll be a knight.

And so yound Alanna of Trebond begins the journey to knighthood. Though a girl, Alanna has always craved the adventure and daring allowed only for boys; her twin brother, Thom, yearns to learn the art of magin. So one day they decide to switch places. Disguised as a girl, Thom heads for the convent to learn magic; Alanna, pretending to be a boy, is on her way to the castle of King Roald to begin training as a page.

But the road to knighthood is not an easy one. As Alanna masters the skills necessary for battle, she must also learn to control her heart and discern her enemies from her allies.

Filled with swords and scorcery, adventure and intrigue, good and evil, Alanna's first adventure begins--one that will lead to the fulfillment of her dreams and the magical destiny that will mke her a legend in her land.

Good for readers who want: fantasy and science fiction.

  • Fantasy
  • Science fiction
  • Adventure
  • Young adult fiction, fantasy
  • Young adult fiction, action & adventure
  • Knights and knighthood
  • Sex role
  • Middle Ages

2 About Tamora Pierce

Born 1954

Tamora Pierce (born December 13, 1954) is an American writer of fantasy fiction for teenagers, known best for stories featuring young heroines. She made a name for herself with her first book series, The Song of the Lioness (1983–1988), which followed the main character Alanna through the trials and triumphs of training as a knight.

Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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