#01
Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1)
Tamora Pierce · 1954
Concern53HeavyVirtue37Present
A young girl named Alanna disguises herself as a boy to train as a knight in the kingdom of Tortall.
Author
Tamora Pierce
40 books in the catalog
Tamora Pierce has 40 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly adventure, fantasy and young adult. The titles we've reviewed span 1954 to 2018.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 12–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Tamora Pierce's work include courage. Parents most often flag occult imagery and violence — see each review below for specifics.
A young mage named Daine must master her powers to protect the kingdom from a dangerous sorcerer.
Daja, a young smith in the Circle of Magic, faces prejudice and danger when her unique magical abilities are revealed.
A young girl named Kel is trained to become a knight and protect her kingdom.
Young Daja and her friends discover their magical abilities at Winding Circle Temple, facing dangers and learning to control their powers.
A young woman, Beka Cooper, trains as a Breed apart, a special law enforcement unit, facing danger and political intrigue.
In a world where only men can be knights, Keladry of Mindelan disguises herself as a boy to train at the Knight's training castle.
A young woman named Ree, disguised as a boy, navigates political intrigue and danger in a foreign land.
A young woman discovers she has magical abilities tied to animals and must learn to control them while evading those who hunt her.
A young woman discovers she has magical abilities and must train to protect her kingdom from dark forces.
Alanna, disguised as a boy, trains to become a knight in a world where only men can wield magic.
#12
Tempests and Slaughter (The Numair Chronicles, Book One)
Tamora Pierce · 2018
Concern60HeavyVirtue11Thin
Young Numair Salhaar discovers his latent magical abilities and begins his training at the University of the Copper Isles.
A young mage named Daja must master her powers and face a dangerous enemy in a magical world.
Beka Cooper, a young woman training to be a Provost's Guard, faces danger and political intrigue in the city of Corus.
This collection features stories set in the fantasy world of Tortall, following various characters and their magical adventures.
Beka Cooper, a young woman training to be a Hound, must investigate a series of murders and uncover a conspiracy. She faces danger, betrayal, and moral dilemmas.
A young woman named Daja must learn to control her magical abilities and protect her friends.
Beka Cooper, a young woman from the slums, trains to become a King's Dog, a member of the city's law enforcement, facing prejudice and danger.
In a world of magic and political maneuvering, a young woman named Emelan must uncover the truth about her heritage and her destiny.
Alanna continues her journey as a knight, facing political intrigue and dangerous quests. She must protect the kingdom and her loved ones.
Daja and her companions face a dangerous journey to find a cure for a magical plague threatening their world.
Alanna's friend, Keladry, must prove herself as a knight in a world of magic and political intrigue.
Daja, a young smith, is apprenticed to a mage and must learn to control her magical abilities while navigating a world of prejudice and war.
Kel continues her journey as a knight, facing new challenges, political intrigue, and the consequences of her choices.
In a city where magic is outlawed, a young woman with latent magical abilities must learn to control her powers and evade capture.
Keladry of Mindelan trains as a knight, facing prejudice and proving her worth in a male-dominated world.
Kel is a young girl who disguises herself as a boy to train as a knight in the kingdom of Tortall.
In a world where magic is tied to the seasons, young Daja and her friends must master their abilities to protect their community.
Kel is a young girl who disguises herself as a boy to train as a knight in a world where women are forbidden to fight.
Daja and her friends face magical threats and political intrigue in the Tortall universe.
Daja, a young smith in a matriarchal society, must learn to control her magical abilities and protect her people.
In the realm of Tortall, Daine and her companions face a magical storm and must uncover its source.
A young woman named Daja learns to weave magic into her creations, facing challenges and discovering her true potential.
Daja and her friends, including the immortal Tris, face a powerful god and must gather allies to prevent a devastating war.
Daine, a young woman with the gift of animal magic, must help Prince Alian protect the kingdom from dark forces.
Daine, a young woman with the gift of animal magic, is sent to the royal court and must protect the prince from danger.
Alanna, now a knight, faces political intrigue and a dangerous quest to save her kingdom.
Alanna of Trebond trains to become a knight in a world where women are forbidden to fight.
Alanna, a young girl disguised as a boy, trains to become a knight in a medieval world. She faces battles, political intrigue, and personal growth.
Alanna disguises herself as a boy to train as a knight in a world where women are forbidden to fight.
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