Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce

Alanna: The First Adventure

Song of the Lioness #1

Tamora Pierce

216 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade 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. Though a girl, Alanna has always craved the adventure and daring allowed only for boys; her twin brother, Thom, ye...

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Moods

adventurous 99%
lighthearted 36%
inspiring 30%
hopeful 24%
funny 20%
mysterious 16%
emotional 13%
tense 6%
relaxing 4%
challenging 3%
reflective 2%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 27%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 30% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.2

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