This is such a beloved series by fans of YA fantasy. Her principal rivals are classmate Ralon of Malven, and Jonathan's kinsman Duke Roger, who becomes the chief antagonist in the final book. Throughout the four novels Alanna befriends George, the king of the thieves the scholar Sir Myles of Olau senior students Gareth (Gary) of Naxen, Raoul of Goldenlake, and Prince Jonathan of Conté Princess Thayet of Sarain Liam Ironarm, a martial-arts champion and Buriram (Buri) Tourakom, Thayet's bodyguard. Series Synopsis: Noblewoman Alanna of Trebond, disguised as the boy "Alan," exchanges places with her twin brother Thom, to go to the royal palace in the city of Corus to train for knighthood, while Thom studies magic.
Lioness Rampant by Tamora Pierce ( Published: September 1988 by Atheneum) ( Amazon / Goodreads ) The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce ( Published 1986 by Atheneum) ( Amazon / Goodreads ) In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce ( Published 1984 by Atheneum) ( Amazon / Goodreads ) Like Brian Jacques's tales of Redwall, this popular quartet is an entertaining fantasy series for younger teens.Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce ( Published 1983 by Atheneum) ( Amazon / Goodreads ) With Alanna: The First Adventure, veteran fantasy author Tamora Pierce has created a lively, engaging heroine who will charm middle-school readers with her tomboyish bravado and have them eagerly searching for the next book in the Song of the Lioness series. But how will she find it? And can she fulfill her destiny while keeping her gender a secret? somehow she knows it is her fate to purge that place of its wickedness. But all the while, she is haunted by the recurring vision of a black stone city that emanates evil. Soon, she is garnering the admiration of all around her, including the crown prince, with her strong work ethic and her thirst for knowledge. Disguising herself as a boy, Alanna begins her training as a page in the royal court. So Alanna finds a way to switch places with her twin, Thom, and take his place as a knight in training at the palace of King Roald.
But in the land of Tortall, women aren't allowed to train as warriors. Instead, she wants to be a great warrior maiden-a female knight. Call it fate, call it intuition, or just call it common sense, but somehow young Alanna knows she isn't meant to become some proper lady cloistered in a convent.
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