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The Woman Who Rides Like A Man
''The Woman Who Rides Like a Man'' is a fantasy novel by Tamora Pierce, the third in a series of four books, ''The Song of the Lioness''. It details the knighthood of Alanna of Trebond as she lives in the Bazhir desert after becoming a knight. Plot introduction A newly knighted Alanna leaves the capital to travel among the Bazhir in the desert and after being attacked by bandits and her sword breaking, she gets adopted by one of the tribes, though clashing with the tribe's shaman who seeks to destroy her name with the sword that broke her own. After fighting to the death with the shaman for her honor and winning, she has to replace the shaman and cannot leave until she trains another. After training the first 2 girl shamen she rides back home and fixes her sword. Plot summary The third book sees Alanna through her journey through the Bazhir desert, where she and her manservant Coram are adopted by the Bloody Hawk tribe of the desert people Bazhir. During their stay, Alanna duel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamora Pierce
Tamora Pierce (born December 13, 1954) is an American writer of fantasy fiction for teenagers, known best for stories featuring young heroines. She made a name for herself with her first book series, '' The Song of the Lioness'' (1983–1988), which followed the main character Alanna through the trials and triumphs of training as a knight. Pierce won the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) of the American Library Association in 2013, citing her two quartets '' Song of the Lioness'' and ''Protector of the Small'' (1999–2002). The annual award recognizes one writer and a particular body of work for "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature". Pierce's books have been translated into twenty languages. Early life and education Pierce was born in South Connellsville, Pennsylvania in Fayette County, on December 13, 1954. Her mother wanted to name her "Tamara" but the nurse who filled out her birth certificate miss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Song Of The Lioness
''The Song of the Lioness'' is a young adult series of fantasy novels published in the 1980s by Tamora Pierce. The series consists of four books: '' Alanna: The First Adventure'' (1983), '' In the Hand of the Goddess'' (1984), '' The Woman Who Rides Like a Man'' (1986) and '' Lioness Rampant'' (1988). Plot summary Noblewoman Alanna of Trebond, disguised as the boy "Alan", exchanges places with her twin brother Thom, to go to the royal palace in the city of Corus to train for knighthood, while Thom studies magic. Throughout the four novels Alanna struggles with her gender identity, as well as going through puberty and bullying. Alanna befriends characters of a wide background during the quartet including George, the commoner king of the thieves; the scholar Sir Myles of Olau; senior students Gareth (Gary) of Naxen, Raoul of Goldenlake, and Prince Jonathan of Conté; Princess Thayet of Sarain; Liam Ironarm, a martial-arts champion; and Buriram (Buri) Tourakom, Thayet's bodyguard. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantasy Novel
Fantasy literature is literature set in an imaginary universe, often but not always without any locations, events, or people from the real world. Magic, the supernatural and magical creatures are common in many of these imaginary worlds. Fantasy literature may be directed at both children and adults. Fantasy is a subgenre of speculative fiction and is distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror by the absence of scientific or macabre themes, respectively, though these genres overlap. Historically, most works of fantasy were written, however, since the 1960s, a growing segment of the fantasy genre has taken the form of films, television programs, graphic novels, video games, music and art. Many fantasy novels originally written for children and adolescents also attract an adult audience. Examples include ''Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'', the '' Harry Potter'' series, '' The Chronicles of Narnia'', and ''The Hobbit''. History Beginnings Stories invo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atheneum Books
Atheneum Books was a New York City publishing house established in 1959 by Alfred A. Knopf, Jr., Simon Michael Bessie and Hiram Haydn. Simon & Schuster has owned Atheneum properties since its acquisition of Macmillan in 1994 and it created Atheneum Books for Young Readers as an imprint for children's books in the 2000s. History Alfred A. Knopf, Jr. left his family publishing house Alfred A. Knopf and created Atheneum Books in 1959 with Simon Michael Bessie (Harpers) and Hiram Haydn (Random House). It became the publisher of Pulitzer Prize winners Edward Albee, Charles Johnson, James Merrill, Nikki Giovanni, Mona Van Duyn and Theodore H. White. It also published Ernest Gaines' first book ''Catherine Carmier'' (1964). Knopf personally recruited editor Jean E. Karl to establish a Children's Book Department in 1961. Jalowitz, Alan (Summer 2006)"Karl, Jean (Edna)". Pennsylvania Center for the Book. Penn State University. Retrieved 2011-10-21. Palmquist, Vicki (July 29 o year" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Hand Of The Goddess
''In the Hand of the Goddess'' is a fantasy novel by Tamora Pierce, the second in a series of four books, ''The Song of the Lioness''. It details the squire- and knighthood of Alanna of Trebond, who has hidden her real sex in order to become a knight. Plot introduction Alanna, now squire to Prince Jonathan of Conte, has to protect her dreams of knighthood and friends through their first war with Tusaine. She slowly learns more about her gift, using it primarily to heal, and continues to hide her true gender while both George and Jon have fallen in love with her. She continues to be suspicious of and protect Jon from his power-mad first cousin, Roger, on the way to her becoming a full-fledged knight. Plot summary While camping in the woods on her way back to Corus from an errand, Alanna's campsite, set up under a willow tree, is discovered by a small black cat whom she names Faithful. It does not escape Alanna's notice that his eyes are as purple as her own; she also finds out ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lioness Rampant
''Lioness Rampant'' is a fantasy novel by Tamora Pierce, the fourth and last in a series of books, ''The Song of the Lioness''. It details an adventure of the knight Alanna of Trebond, and her final battle with her archenemy, Duke Roger of Conte. Characters * Alanna of Trebond – Heroine. * Jonathan of Conté – Prince, and later king of Tortall; Alanna's friend and former paramour. * Gareth of Naxen the Younger – one of Alanna's friends; has succeeded his father as governor of the capital city. * Raoul of Goldenlake – Another of Alanna's friends, and commander of the King's bodyguard. * Alex of Tirragen – Yet another friend of Alanna's, who defects to her enemies' side. * George Cooper – The capital city's 'King of the Thieves': Jonathan's spy, and ultimately Alanna's fiancé. * Thom of Trebond – Alanna's twin brother: a powerful but arrogant magician. * Roger of Conté – Antagonist: Jonathan's cousin and rival. * Liam the Shang Dragon – a master of martial art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction involving Magic (supernatural), magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and sometimes inspired by mythology and folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became fantasy literature and drama. From the twentieth century, it has expanded further into various media, including film, television, graphic novels, manga, animations and video games. Fantasy is distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror fiction, horror by the respective absence of scientific or macabre themes, although these genres overlap. In popular culture, the fantasy genre predominantly features settings that emulate Earth, but with a sense of otherness. In its broadest sense, however, fantasy consists of works by many writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians from ancient mythology, myths and legends to many recent and popular works. Traits Most fantasy uses magic (paranormal), magic or other supernatural elements as a ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alanna Of Trebond
Alana, Alanna, or Alannah is a female given name. It can be derived either from the Old High German word for "precious" or from the Irish language term ''"a leanbh"'' for "child". Alana is also a unisex given name in the Hawaiian community meaning ''fair'', ''beautiful'', ''offering'', “harmony”. In Aramaic, Alanna means "high", "elevated" or "exalted". People with the given name Alana/Alaina/Alanna/Alannah/Alanah * Alaina Lockhart (born 1974), Canadian politician * Alana Blanchard, American professional surfer and model * Alana Boden, English actress * Alana Bridgewater, Canadian singer and actor from the Canadian production of the musical ''We Will Rock You'' * Alana Evans, American pornographic actress * Alana Haim, American musician and member of the band Haim * Alana Henderson, Northern Irish singer-songwriter and cellist * Alana Mann, food activist * Alana Paon, Canadian politician * Alana Patience, Australian ballroom dancer and two times winner of ''Dancing with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 American Novels
The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 **Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. **Spain and Portugal enter the European Community, which becomes the European Union in 1993. *January 11 – The Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, at this time the world's longest prestressed concrete free-cantilever bridge, is opened. *January 13–January 24, 24 – South Yemen Civil War. *January 20 – The United Kingdom and France announce plans to construct the Channel Tunnel. *January 24 – The Voyager 2 space probe makes its first encounter with Uranus. *January 25 – Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army Rebel group takes over Uganda after leading a five-year guerrilla war in which up to half a million people are believed to have been killed. They will later use January 26 as the official date to avoid a coincidence of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 Fantasy Novels
The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. **Spain and Portugal enter the European Community, which becomes the European Union in 1993. *January 11 – The Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, at this time the world's longest prestressed concrete free-cantilever bridge, is opened. * January 13– 24 – South Yemen Civil War. * January 20 – The United Kingdom and France announce plans to construct the Channel Tunnel. *January 24 – The Voyager 2 space probe makes its first encounter with Uranus. * January 25 – Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army Rebel group takes over Uganda after leading a five-year guerrilla war in which up to half a million people are believed to have been killed. They will later use January 26 as the official date to avoid a coincidence of dates with Dictator Idi Amin's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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