From Tamora Pierce, Alanna: The First Adventure is the opening installment in the revered Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award. Alanna of Trebond, yearning to be a knight despite societal constraints that bar girls from taking up arms, embarks on a daring transformation. By disguising herself as her twin brother, Thom, she enters the realm of Tortall as Alan and begins training as a page at King Roald’s palace. Her journey is fraught with challenges: mastering both sword and sorcery, controlling her temper, and navigating courtly manners alongside deeper personal struggles. This novel weaves together elements of adventure, political intrigue, and the quest for self-identity, setting Alanna on a path that will culminate in her legendary status.