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The woman who rides like a man

On her first tour as a knight errant, Alanna assumes a position of influence with a fierce desert tribe, makes some changes in the role of women in the society, and continues her own emotional development.

Main Author:	Pierce, Tamora.
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York: Simon Pulse, 2005, c1986.
Series:	Song of the lioness ; 03
Subjects:	Knights and knighthood > Young adult fiction. Sex role > Young adult fiction. Fantasy fiction > Young adult.

Summary:	On her first tour as a knight errant, Alanna assumes a position of influence with a fierce desert tribe, makes some changes in the role of women in the society, and continues her own emotional development.
Item Description:	Originally published: New York : Atheneum, 1986.
Physical Description:	284 p. map ; 18 cm.
ISBN:	0689878583
Author Notes:	Author Tamora Pierce was born in South Connellsville, Pennsylvania on December 13, 1954. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Her first book, Alanna: The First Adventure, was published in 1983 and she became a full-time author in 1992. She writes fantasy books, mainly involving young heroines, for young adults. She is the author of numerous series including Song of the Lioness; The Immortals; Circle of Magic; Protector of the Small; The Circle Opens; Daughter of the Lioness; The Circle Reforged; Beka Cooper; and The Numair Chronicles. Her novel Battle Magic was a New York Times bestseller. (Bowker Author Biography)

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