Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna
A Graphic Novel Adaptation
Tamora Pierce author Sam Beck illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Abrams
Publishing:14th Aug '25
£19.99
This title is due to be published on 14th August, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

The first book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce’s award-winning Song of the Lioness quartet, adapted into a gorgeous, full-color graphic novel
In Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna, the first of four volumes adapting #1 New York Times 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 definitely aren’t allowed to do.
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 and the denizens of the lower city. But not everyone wishes her well . . .
Filled with magic and mayhem, adventure and action, swords and spells, book one in the Song of the Lioness quartet is the ultimate introduction to Alanna and Tamora Pierce’s legendary Tortall universe.
***STARRED REVIEW***
"[S]tunning...Whether depicting ancient ghosts, battles, or emotional confessions, the art draws the reader into a detailed, well-realized world. Recommended not only for fans of the original but anyone interested in one girl’s quest for adventure and the destiny that awaits her." * Booklist *
"The rich color palette and varied panel shapes are appealing. Fun, accessible, and still fierce, Alanna’s story is ready to be enjoyed by old and new audiences alike. A worthy adaptation, playing to the strengths of the visual format." * Kirkus Reviews *
"More than forty years after the original publication date, a graphic novel adaptation breathes fresh life into the first volume of Pierce’s beloved Song of the Lioness quartet...The vividly colored, intricate artwork offers an extra layer of storytelling ...Readers will likely be deeply invested in Alanna’s ferocious grit and her unwavering desire to serve the realm as a knight." * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
ISBN: 9781419765582
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
256 pages