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Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1)

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by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author)

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I downloaded a sample of this booking the writing looks like its intended for very young readers. Does it get more advanced or is targeted towards children?
Elizabeth It is a pretty breezy read. I don't think that the writing gets more advanced, the story does though (more action and kissing << but still not a ton).…moreIt is a pretty breezy read. I don't think that the writing gets more advanced, the story does though (more action and kissing << but still not a ton). I think it's targeted at younger teens but it is enjoyable for all ages.(less)
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Is there any romance?
Lily yes It there is a bit of romance, but in the first book only lil' bit, the second a bit more! in all of these books I personally fell in love with the…moreyes It there is a bit of romance, but in the first book only lil' bit, the second a bit more! in all of these books I personally fell in love with the romances, and sometimes I said to my sister (who read them to me) "oh she has to marry this guy, he's just so great!!" you will find this book series is vary entrancing in that way!(less)
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I'm thinking of getting these books for my niece for Christmas. She is 8. Are they the right age for her, or is she still a bit to young for them?
Cassandra Depends what else she's reading. Probably wait another year or two? I first read them at 11 and would have liked them at 10 as well, but they're a bit…moreDepends what else she's reading. Probably wait another year or two? I first read them at 11 and would have liked them at 10 as well, but they're a bit old for 8. Try Northern Lights (Philip Pullman) or The Little White Horse (Elizabeth Goudge). (less)
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Does this have horses in it?
Ellie Yes, though they don't talk.…moreYes, though they don't talk.(less)
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How strong is Alanna's Magical gift? Also, does Alanna do well in the wilderness?
cc I would say she seems to be one of the least powerful of Pierce's mages. But she does do well in the wilderness, yes.…moreI would say she seems to be one of the least powerful of Pierce's mages. But she does do well in the wilderness, yes.(less)
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