Alanna (Song of the Lioness, Book 1)
Description
Filled with magic and mayhem, adventure and action, swords and spells, book one in the Song of the Lioness quartet is the ultimate introduction to Alanna and Tamora Pierce's legendary Tortall universe.
In Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna, the first of four volumes adapting #1 New York Times bestseller Tamora Pierce's Song of the Lioness quartet, we meet Alanna of Trebond, a young noblewoman from the kingdom of Tortall.
Alanna isn't like other girls from noble families--what she really wants is to become a knight and earn her shield, something women definitely aren't allowed to do.
But Alanna will not be deterred, and she arrives in the capital disguised as a boy to begin training as a page, the first step toward becoming a knight. Despite the tough conditions and grueling work, Alanna's skills and stubbornness win her friends amongst the nobility and the denizens of the lower city. But not everyone wishes her well . . .
Product Details
| Publisher | Abrams Fanfare |
| Publish Date | May 13, 2025 |
| Pages | 256 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781419765575 |
| Dimensions | 8.9 X 5.9 X 0.7 inches | 1.2 pounds |
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Reviews
"[S]tunning...Whether depicting ancient ghosts, battles, or emotional confessions, the art draws the reader into a detailed, well-realized world. Recommended not only for fans of the original but anyone interested in one girl's quest for adventure and the destiny that awaits her."-- "Booklist"
"Beck's illustrations are excellent, with expressive faces, impressive fight scenes, and stunning backgrounds that anchor and expand the world. VERDICT New readers and existing fans of the original novels will fall in love with this world and Alanna."-- "School Library Journal"
"More than forty years after the original publication date, a graphic novel adaptation breathes fresh life into the first volume of Pierce's beloved Song of the Lioness quartet...The vividly colored, intricate artwork offers an extra layer of storytelling ...Readers will likely be deeply invested in Alanna's ferocious grit and her unwavering desire to serve the realm as a knight."-- "Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"
"The rich color palette and varied panel shapes are appealing. Fun, accessible, and still fierce, Alanna's story is ready to be enjoyed by old and new audiences alike. A worthy adaptation, playing to the strengths of the visual format."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
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