Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness series Book 1)

Name: Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness series Book 1)
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (4272 reviews)
Author: Tamora Pierce

by Tamora Pierce

Fantasy Young Adult

4.6 (4,272)

4.6 stars from 4,272 reviews. Top 57% of Fantasy books we track.

241 pages~4 hr readPublished by Turtleback BooksPublished 1954-01-01

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Last checked: May 1, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You loved Percy Jackson or Rangers Apprentice and want a fantasy where the protagonist has to outwit the system, not just defeat enemies.
You're looking for a coming-of-age story with real stakes: Alanna can't just fail her training, she has to keep her identity secret whilst doing it.
You want adventure, magic, and romance woven together without either one drowning out the plot.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer grimdark fantasy or stories where consequences feel heavy and irreversible; Alanna's world is dangerous but ultimately hopeful.
You need slower character development; Alanna changes fast as she adapts to her new life, and the pacing moves quickly.
You're after standalone books; this is book one of a four-book series and ends with threads left intentionally open.

About this book

In a realm where girls are forbidden to become warriors, Alanna of Trebond dreams of becoming a knight. She switches places with her twin brother Thom and disguises herself as a boy to train as a page at the palace of King Roald. Alanna must learn weapons, combat, and magic, while also mastering polite behavior and controlling her temper. Her journey to knighthood proves difficult, involving swords, sorcery, adventure, and intrigue. This first book in Tamora Pierce's young adult series follows Alanna's path toward fulfilling her dreams and becoming a legend in the land of Tortall.

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Currently on sale at $2.99 — 73% off peak. Price has dropped 2 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 908 days.

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Currently around #49K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.6★ from 4,272 reviews

Gaining approximately 20 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.7 over the tracking period.

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