OMG. What to say about Alanna? Alanna’s adventures – as told by Tamora Pierce in the Song of the Lioness Quartet – were ground-breaking when first published.
Alanna was one of the first fully-realised girl-with-sword characters in young adult fantasy.
Alanna and her twin brother, Thom, are basically ignored by their father. As the time approaches for them to leave home to study, Alanna realises she must take action or be forced into a life she doesn’t want. So… Alanna becomes Alan, and sets off to become a knight.
Alanna’s journey is told in:
Alanna appears in the Immortals quartet (which is all about Daine):
Alanna’s example is followed by Kel, the first girl to legitimately train to become a knight:
*SPOILER ALERT* for those who haven’t read ALL Tamora Pierce books: Alanna’s daughter stars in Trickster’s choice and Trickster’s queen. It’s interesting seeing Alanna as a mother with a strong-willed daughter…PS Aly and Nawat reappear in a story in Tortall and other lands.
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