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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
"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 allowed only for boys; her twin brother, Thom, yearns to learn the art of magin. So one day they decide to switch places. Disguised as a girl, Thom heads for the convent to learn magic; Alanna, pretending to be a boy, is on her way to the castle of King Roald to begin training as a page. But the road to knighthood is not an easy one. As Alanna masters the skills necessary for battle, she must also learn to control her heart and discern her enemies from her allies. Filled with swords and scorcery, adventure and intrigue, good and evil, Alanna's first adventure begins--one that will lead to the fulfillment of her dreams and the magical destiny that will mke her a legend in her land.
Is Alanna appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A girl disguises herself as a boy to train as a knight in a medieval fantasy setting. Contains mild action violence related to training and combat, no sexual content, and positive themes about challenging gender expectations and following your dreams.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include deception.
Who'll love this
Readers will love the adventure of a brave girl who disguises herself as a boy to become a knight, learning sword fighting and magic along the way.