Alanna: The First Adventure
of Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author)
Series: Song of the Lioness #1
Description
From now on I'm Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I'll be a knight.And so young 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 magic. So one day they decide to switch places: 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 her 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 to discern her enemies from her allies.Filled with swords and sorcery, 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 make her a legend in her land.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 274 pages
- Publisher Simon Pulse
- Publication Date 01/01/05
- First Publication 09/01/83
- Language English
- ISBN 9780689878558
- Edition Not informed
- Category Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Scenario ['Tortall']
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