Alanna (Song of the Lioness, Book 1)
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Alanna (Song of the Lioness, Book 1) by Tamora Pierce
The first book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce’s award-winning Song of the Lioness quartet, adapted into a gorgeous, full-color graphic novelFilled with magic and mayhem, adventure and action, swords and spells, book one in the Song of the Lioness quartet is the ultimate introduction to Alanna and Tamora Pierce’s legendary Tortall universe.
In Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna, the first of four volumes adapting #1 New York Times bestseller Tamora Pierce’s Song of the Lioness quartet, we meet Alanna of Trebond, a young noblewoman from the kingdom of Tortall.
Alanna isn’t like other girls from noble families—what she really wants is to become a knight and earn her shield, something women definitely aren’t allowed to do.
But Alanna will not be deterred, and she arrives in the capital disguised as a boy to begin training as a page, the first step toward becoming a knight. Despite the tough conditions and grueling work, Alanna’s skills and stubbornness win her friends amongst the nobility and the denizens of the lower city. But not everyone wishes her well . . .
***STARRED REVIEW***
"[S]tunning..Whether depicting ancient ghosts, battles, or emotional confessions, the art draws the reader into a detailed, well-realized world. Recommended not only for fans of the original but anyone interested in one girl’s quest for adventure and the destiny that awaits her." * Booklist *
"The rich color palette and varied panel shapes are appealing. Fun, accessible, and still fierce, Alanna’s story is ready to be enjoyed by old and new audiences alike. A worthy adaptation, playing to the strengths of the visual format." * Kirkus Reviews *
"More than forty years after the original publication date, a graphic novel adaptation breathes fresh life into the first volume of Pierce’s beloved Song of the Lioness quartet...The vividly colored, intricate artwork offers an extra layer of storytelling ...Readers will likely be deeply invested in Alanna’s ferocious grit and her unwavering desire to serve the realm as a knight." * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
"Beck’s illustrations are excellent, with expressive faces, impressive fight scenes, and stunning backgrounds that anchor and expand the world. VERDICT New readers and existing fans of the original novels will fall in love with this world and Alanna." * School Library Journal *
"[S]tunning..Whether depicting ancient ghosts, battles, or emotional confessions, the art draws the reader into a detailed, well-realized world. Recommended not only for fans of the original but anyone interested in one girl’s quest for adventure and the destiny that awaits her." * Booklist *
"The rich color palette and varied panel shapes are appealing. Fun, accessible, and still fierce, Alanna’s story is ready to be enjoyed by old and new audiences alike. A worthy adaptation, playing to the strengths of the visual format." * Kirkus Reviews *
"More than forty years after the original publication date, a graphic novel adaptation breathes fresh life into the first volume of Pierce’s beloved Song of the Lioness quartet...The vividly colored, intricate artwork offers an extra layer of storytelling ...Readers will likely be deeply invested in Alanna’s ferocious grit and her unwavering desire to serve the realm as a knight." * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
"Beck’s illustrations are excellent, with expressive faces, impressive fight scenes, and stunning backgrounds that anchor and expand the world. VERDICT New readers and existing fans of the original novels will fall in love with this world and Alanna." * School Library Journal *
Tamora Pierce is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over 18 novels set in the fantasy realm of Tortall. She is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature." Pierce lives in Syracuse, New York, with her husband, Tim, and their cats, birds, and occasional rescued wildlife. Vita Ayala is a queer Afro-Puerto Rican writer born and bred in New York City, where they grew up dreaming of dancing on faraway worlds, fighting monsters on the block, and racing the fish along the bottom of the ocean. Their work includes The Wilds (Black Mask Studios), Submerged (Vault), Static (DC Comics), Xena: Warrior Princess (Dynamite), Shuri and New Mutants (Marvel), and Livewire (Valiant), among others. Sam Beck is an artist living in Toronto, and the author of the fantasy trilogy Verse. She has worked with publishers like Dark Horse and Vault Comics on multiple series spanning across science fiction, fantasy, and horror. When she’s not working on her comics, you can find her admiring the forests of northern Ontario.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781419765582 |
| ISBN 10 | 1419765582 |
| Title | Alanna (Song of the Lioness, Book 1) |
| Author | Tamora Pierce |
| Series | Song Of The Lioness |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Abrams |
| Year published | 2025-08-14 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |