Alanna and Thom are the nearly identical twin daughter and son of the Lord of Trebond.  Alanna is fearless and dreams of being a wandering Knight, while her brother is studious and longs to learn sorcery.  Alanna is convinced of her destiny, so when her father proposes to send the unwilling Thom to learn Knighthood, Alanna disguises herself as a boy and takes his place.  Alanna’s adventures test her ambition, her duty, and her ability to succeed while maintaining a dangerous secret.  She is determined to not only become a Knight, but also to find a way to defeat the powerful enemies she must make along the way. 

Alanna: The First Adventure is a CD audiobook, read by Trini Alvarado.  Her voice brings to life characters whose adventures will keep you riveted and wanting more.  Alanna is a smart, fearless character who is willing to work hard and risk everything to achieve her dreams.   This is the first book in The Song of the Lioness series about Alanna’s adventures at the palace and out in the world. 

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