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AlannaAlanna

Alanna1983

The First Adventure

Tamora Pierce

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"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.

Details

First published
1983
OL Work ID
OL29286W

Subjects

FictionSong of the LionessTortallKnights and knighthoodSex roleKnights and knighthood in fictionSex role in fictionAlanna (Fictitious character : Pierce)Juvenile fictionFantasy fictionMiddle Ages in fictionMiddle AgesReading Level-Grade 7Reading Level-Grade 6Reading Level-Grade 9Reading Level-Grade 8Reading Level-Grade 11Reading Level-Grade 10

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