In the Hand of the Goddess
Readers rate it 4.1 (263 on Hardcover)
Released 2005 · Simon Pulse
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In the Hand of the Goddess is a well-regarded fantasy adventure featuring a capable female protagonist navigating court life, friendship, and magical conflict. The story emphasizes courage, loyalty, and self-determination while keeping violence and mature content relatively mild. It's an engaging coming-of-age tale that rewards honesty and personal integrity, making it suitable for confident middle-grade readers and up.
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From Tamora Pierce, the second book in the Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award. Alanna, disguised as a boy, becomes a squire to none other than the heir to the throne. Prince Jonathan is not only Alanna’s liege lord, he is also her best friend—and one of the few who knows the secret... From Tamora Pierce, the second book in the Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award. Alanna, disguised as a boy, becomes a squire to none other than the heir to the throne. Prince Jonathan is not only Alanna’s liege lord, he is also her best friend—and one of the few who knows the secret of her true identity. But when a vicious sorcerer threatens the prince’s life, it will take all of Alanna’s skill, strength, and magical power to protect him, even at the risk of surrendering her dreams…
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- Juvenile Fiction
- Alanna (Fictitious character : Pierce)
- Song of the Lioness
- Tortall
- Knights and knighthood
- Fiction
- Women heroes
- Sex role
- Fantasy
- Children's fiction
- Fantasy fiction
- Wizards
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ISBN 9780689878565 · Simon Pulse