Author Biography:
Tamora Pierce has written numerous renowned fantasy novels, set in either the “Tortall” universe or the “Circle” universe. In 2013 she received the Margaret A. Edwards award for her body of work.
Published By: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Year: 1983
ISBN: 0-689-30994-5
Reading Level: Grades 7 and up
Reader’s Annotation:
Disguised as a boy, Alanna of Trebond trains to become a knight at the royal court of Tortall. Can she overcome both ordinary hardships and supernatural threats while keeping her identity a secret?
