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

“From now on I’m Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I’ll be a knight.” And so young Alanna of Trebond begins the journey to knighthood. Alanna has always craved the adventure and daring allowed only for boys; her twin brother, Thom, yearns to lear...

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Moods

adventurous 99%
lighthearted 35%
inspiring 31%
hopeful 23%
funny 20%
emotional 12%
mysterious 12%
tense 5%
challenging 3%
relaxing 3%
dark 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 26%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 30% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

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