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Name: Alanna
Rating: 4.285714285714 (35 reviews)
Author: Tamora Pierce

Alanna of Trebond, along with her twin brother Thom, decides to swap identities: Thom takes a place at a convent to study magic, while Alanna masquerades as a boy to become a page for King Roald’s castle. Pursuing a life forbidden to girls in their kingdom, Alanna faces the hardships of training, combat, and the internal struggles of deceit and honor. Throughout her journey she learns to wield weapons, command strategy, and discern allies from enemies, all while balancing the expectations of her society and her own aspirations. The novel follows her transformation into a competent, inspirational knight and marks the beginning of her legendary status in the realm of Tortall.

First publish date: 1983

Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy

Authors: Tamora Pierce

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