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Alanna

by Tamora Pierce · 1954

Young Adult · ranked #11 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

"From now on, I'm Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I'll be a knight. And so yound Alanna of Trebond begins the journey to knighthood. Though a girl, Alanna has always craved the adventure and daring

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The verdict

Category
Young Adult
First published
1954 · 1950s
Author
Tamora Pierce
Standing
Recommended

About Young Adult

Young adult fiction is where many readers encounter their most important books. The best YA doesn't condescend — it meets readers at the threshold of experience and takes their questions seriously.

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