Alanna (Song of the Lioness, Book 1) A Graphic Novel Adaptation

<p><b>The first book in #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Tamora Pierce's award-winning Song of the Lioness quartet, adapted into a gorgeous, full-color graphic novel</b><br> <br> In <i>Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna</i>, the first of four volumes adapting #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller Tamora Pierce's Song of the Lioness quartet, we meet Alanna of Trebond, a young noblewoman from the kingdom of Tortall. However, Alanna isn't like other girls from noble families--what she really wants is to become a knight and earn her shield, something women <i>definitely</i> aren't allowed to do.<br> <br> 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 <i>and</i> the denizens of the lower city. But not everyone wishes her well . . .<br> <br> Filled with magic and mayhem, adventure and action, swords and spells, book one in the <i>Song of the Lioness</i> quartet is the ultimate introduction to Alanna and Tamora Pierce's legendary Tortall universe.</p>