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Review Summaries
"Being of noble heritage, Alanna of Trebond's future is set to be sent to a monastery and to be taught the ways of a lady. However, she has other plans. Adeptly switching roles with her twin brother Thom, she rides off to Corus, the capital city of Tortall, to King Roald's Castle to become a knight, while Thom goes to the monastery and studies to be a sorcerer. Disguised as a boy, she learns that the road to knighthood is not an easy one, for she has to master weapons, magic and proper conduct. She also grasps a better understanding of her magical gift. It is through determination, dexterity and audacity that she soon gains the respect of the people around her. Making friends with the likes of Prince Jonathan, she also makes an enemy of his Uncle the Duke of Conté, who she believes is plotting evil against the Royal family. " Lovely Wolff, Resident Tamora Pierce Scholar
"Alanna of Trebond is no ordinary girl- her dream is to become a knight. So she disguises herself as a boy and begins her training at the palace. She soon becomes friends with Prince Jonathan and his followers, and makes an enemy with the princes uncle, Duke Roger." Riley, Resident Tamora Pierce Scholar
"Alanna is a young girl who does not want to grow up to be just like all of the other fine society ladies. She wants to become a great knight. So, she disguises herself as a boy and goes to the palace to become a page. But there is danger awaiting her, and she must learn to use her despised magical abilities if she is to survive. " Brittney Anglin, Resident Tamora Pierce Scholar

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Plot

Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 10%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20%

Tone of book - very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past
Coming of age Yes
Youngster becomes - great warrior
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character
Identity: - Female
Profession/status: - warrior/knight
Age: - a teen
Has magical/special powers? Yes
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - very athletic

Main Adversary
Profession/status: - mage/magician
Has magical powers? Yes
How sensitive is this character? - mean, arrogant

Setting
Terrain - Desert - Mountains
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - humans in a primitive/fantasy society
Planet outside solar system? Yes

Style
Person? - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog

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