Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce

Alanna: The First Adventure

Song of the Lioness #1

Tamora Pierce

241 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Becoming a legend is not easy, as young Alanna of Trebond discovers when shedisguises herself as a boy and begins training to be a knight. Alanna's skillsand stubborness help her befriend Prince Jonathan and alienate his evil uncle, Duke Roger. Fi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,682 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
lighthearted 35%
inspiring 29%
hopeful 22%
funny 19%
mysterious 14%
emotional 12%
tense 6%
challenging 4%
relaxing 4%
dark 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 26%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 30% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.2

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