Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce

Alanna: The First Adventure

Song of the Lioness #1

Tamora Pierce

274 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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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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Community Reviews Summary of 14,292 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
lighthearted 36%
inspiring 31%
hopeful 25%
funny 21%
mysterious 16%
emotional 12%
tense 6%
relaxing 5%
challenging 3%
dark 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 30%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 32% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.21

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