From Tamora Pierce, the first book in the Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award. “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. 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 … the art of magic. So one day they decide to switch places: Disguised as a girl, Thom heads for the convent; 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 make her a legend in the land.more
Alanna
By tamorapierce
I first read this years ago as a young teen and enjoyed it so much I read many other books by the same author. Tamora Pierce has been one of my favorite authors for many years and I have shared her books with my own children.
i am in love! this is one of the best books that i have ever read!
They’re young adult books but I loved them (first read them in my early twenties). There are several different characters in the world and each has their own story arc and so far I’ve loved them.
This is my all time favorite book! I would recommend it to anyone in search of a good book!!