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Alanna: The First Adventure

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Category: Teens YA

A girl disguises herself as a boy to train as a knight in this first book in Tamora Pierce’s Margaret A. Edwards Award–winning young adult series—now with a new look!

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

In a time when girls are forbidden to be warriors, Alanna of Trebond wants nothing more than to be a knight of the realm of Tortall. So she finds a way to switch places with her twin brother, Thom, and, disguised as a boy, begins her training as a page at the palace of King Roald. But the road to knighthood, as she discovers, is not an easy one. Alanna must master weapons, combat, and magic, as well as polite behavior, her temper, and even her own heart.

So begin Alanna’s adventures—filled with swords and sorcery, adventure and intrigue, good and evil—that will lead to the fulfillment of her dreams and make her a legend in the land.
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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Richard ★★★★★

I was hooked from the first page when Alanna cuts her hair and decides to become a knight—the idea of disguising herself felt so real and brave. The pacing is perfect, with just enough training scenes to make her struggle feel earned. Already ordered the next book.

Violet V. ★★★★★

I was completely sucked into Alanna’s world from the first page. The disguise plot is handled so cleverly, and the training sequences feel both tough and rewarding.

Madison F. ★★★★☆

Picked this up after seeing it recommended for fans of strong heroines, and the knight training scenes are exactly as detailed and immersive as I’d hoped. My only small wish is that the pacing slowed down a bit more during the quieter moments, but the disguises and friendships kept me turning pages.

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