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Overview

The beloved Song of the Lioness series has enthralled fans for decades, and now an even larger audience can revel in these adventure-filled fantasies, which are in trade paperback for the first time and feature newly designed covers.

In Alanna, Alanna of Trebond disguises herself as a boy and makes her way to the castle of King Roald to being training as a page. As she masters the skills necessary for battle, Alanna must also learn to control her heart. This challenge is even greater in In the Hand of the Goddess, where Alanna becomes a squire to Prince Jonathan, who knows the secret of her identity. But when a mysterious sorcerer threatens the prince’s life, it will take all of Alanna’s skill, strength, and magical power to protect him. Her efforts result in knighthood, and in The Woman Who Rides Like a Man, Alanna seeks adventure in a vast desert of Tortall, where, after a life-threatening duel, she becomes the first female shaman to an ancient tribe. Her warrior wisdom is put to the test in Lioness Rampant, because Tortall is in grave danger that only Alanna can prevent. As she takes on her archenemy, Alanna discovers she has a future worthy of her mythic past—both as a warrior and a woman.

Pursuing her desire to be a knight, Alanna learns many things in her role as squire to Prince Jonathan, but fears Duke Roger, an ambitious sorcerer with whom she knows she will one day have to deal. "I don't want to fall in love. I just want to be a warrior maiden." Still disguised as a boy, Alanna becomes a squire to none other than the prince of the realm. Prince Jonathan is not only Alanna's liege lord, he is also her best friend -- and one of the few who knows the secret of her true identity. But when a mysterious sorceror threatens the prince's life, it will take all of Alanna's skill, strength, and magical power to protect him -- even at the risk of revealing who she really is ... Filled with swords and sorcery, adventure and intrigue, good and evil, Alanna's second adventure continues the saga of a girl who dares to follow her dreams -- and the magical destiny that awaits her. Alanna's journey continues.

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Gr 5-8-Alanna of Trebond continues her masquerade as Alan in this, the second book in the Song of the Lioness quartet by Tamora Pierce (Random, 1990). The story spans Alanna's fours years as Prince Jonathan's squire. During this time, Alanna participates in her first war, battles against Jonathan's evil uncle, Duke Roger, meets the Great Mother Goddess and experiences first love, all the while maintaining her guise as a boy. Actress Trini Alvardo perfectly captures the essence of Alanna by giving her the uncertainty of a girl on the verge of womanhood combined with the steel determination and strength of a squire preparing for the battle to become a knight. Alvarado uses slight changes in her voice to vividly give life to a large cast of characters. While familiarity with the first book in the series, Alanna: The First Adventure (Random, 1983), will enhance this story, it is by no means necessary. Add this timeless story to collections where magic, adventure, and strong female characters are in demand.-Veronica Schwartz, Des Plaines Public Library, IL Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780689878565
  • Publisher: Simon Pulse
  • Publication date: 1/28/2005
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Pages: 288
  • Sales rank: 55,991
  • Age range: 12 - 14 Years
  • Lexile: 0750L (what's this?)
  • Series: Song of the Lioness Series , #2
  • Product dimensions: 4.10 (w) x 7.22 (h) x 0.77 (d)

Meet the Author

Tamora Pierce
Tamora Pierce

Beloved author Tamora Pierce has written a great number of books, including The Song of the Lioness quartet, The Immortals quartet, The Circle of Magic quartet, The Protector of the Small quartet, The Circle Opens quartet, the Trickster series, The Will of the Empress, Melting Stones, and the Beka Cooper series. She lives in New York and can be visited at tamora-pierce.com.

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  • Posted March 4, 2011

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    If your buying the book for your child.

    I think you should read this book, before you let your child read it. i read this book once, when i was youger. You see there's a little romantic relationship, between two of the characters. After a little bit of kissing, and such. One of the characters runs off, then changes her mind. It does not go in to it, but it does plant the idea in your childs head. It does this in all of the books after this. This is just my opinion. But I know, I would not let my childern read this book. They would at least have to be 16.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 16, 2011

    i seriously love these books!

    these books are my all time favorite books! tamra pierce is a excenllent author and i cant wait to see what else she brings to the table

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 8, 2011

    better every time!

    this has to be my fifth time reading this book. i ABSOLUTELY love it! it is a definite MUST READ. the whole series has entertained my for nearly 20 years now. BUY THIS BOOK! it just may be the best book choice you'll ever make

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 22, 2012

    Yeay!

    It is awesome

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 4, 2012

    I love alana

    I love all but one of tamora book series i read oh most all of her book seies i remaned her book

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  • Posted April 12, 2012

    I love this series!

    I have loved this series ever since I was in jr. high. I borrowed them from a friend at the time, but I'm finally glad to have my own set. I don't like the new cover art, and that's what BAM only sells now. It's hard to find this cover anymore in stores, unless it's used. So I was very glad I was still able to get these online through B&N.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 29, 2012

    Fantastic sequel!

    I can't wait to get the third! Great book!

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 26, 2012

    An Exciting Adventure full of Romance

    Alanna, a brave girl, carries on in her fight to win her sheild. With a suspicios Duke on the lurk, Alanna will fight to the finish to find out what he is up to. Will any one find out her secret? A love triangle keeps Alanna on her toes!

    Tamora Peirce is an astounding author!

    - Dallas (A girl from Colorado)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 13, 2012

    in the hand of the goddess by tamora pierce

    I love these series so much everyone should read this books if they like knights and love and action

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 28, 2012

    Okay

    Okay

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 22, 2011

    Great read

    It's a pretty easy read, and Alanna(for me) is an enjoyable character. I really love everything about this book. But, WHY does EVERY good book has to be ruined by so many sex scenes? So, if you don't mind that, or you don't mind skipping over it- I'd say, read it, it'll be worth your while.

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  • Posted November 24, 2011

    good to read

    after reading the first series, i goot hook... and buying this book is worth it. highly recommended.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 15, 2011

    Amazing

    One of my absolute favorite books by one of my favorite authors!

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  • Posted May 27, 2011

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    Good

    Still good, but similar complaints as the first. I really like this series, but I would have loved it if I had read it when I was younger. It can be a little simplistic at times and the story resolves a little too cleanly. Also, the way it jumps so far ahead only to large important parts sometimes makes you feel like you miss the little character interactions. But that being said, I like all the main characters and Pierce did in a good job in the pace of the way the people close to Alanna slowly begin to learn who she is.

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  • Posted February 20, 2011

    love it

    tamoria pierce is the most amazing author, love her.

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  • Posted February 8, 2011

    i love it

    peirce has a great way with the story. i couldn't put it down until i read five times in a row! i love all her books

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  • Posted February 24, 2011

    High road

    This book was fast paced and very intreaging, Alanna and her friends adventures are aleways amazing and will keep you waiting to devour mote of this beautifuly created book. THOUGH... some parts were highly engaging, some parts made little sense or were a little, dare i say it, boring. -Teenreviews

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 1, 2011

    love it

    I dont know what it is about this series, but i love it. The minute i pick up one of these books, i can't put it down! A totally good book to read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 28, 2010

    Amazing!-Love it

    a very good story about a young girl disguised as a boy on her way to knighthood.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 12, 2009

    I Also Recommend:

    9780689878558 9780375838163 9780375814716 9781416903437 9780590396967

    love it

    one of the greatest books ever! and so is the rest of the series!!!!!!!!!!! tamora pierce is a great writer i'v read all her books and love them all!!!!!!!!!!!

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