For young people | In the Hand of the Goddess

best series by a wonderful author | In the Hand of the Goddess


	• In the Hand of the Goddess Simon Pulse, 2009 average customer review:based on 235 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

alanna's heartfelt story

i have read the first and second alanna book, and i CANNOT stop reading! This story has love, adventure, and plenty of kisses. I would recommend this series to ALL girls who have learned about thier body(hint hint).

For young people

These are well-written lovely books for young folks - especially girls aged 9-16 or so. A bit too boring and simplistic for adults. Tamora Pierce has done a great service for young people and I highly recommend them for anyone 16 or younger.

best series by a wonderful author

I read Tamora Pierce years ago and loved her books. I was so glad to see that she started writing again b/c all of her new books are great. However, her original Alanna series will always remain my favorite b/c the characters are so original and the story is so intriguing.

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More Good YA Adventure from Tamora Pierce - book 2 (The Song of the Lioness)

"In the Hand of the Goddess" is the second book in "The Song of the Lioness" quartet. In book One, Alana and her brother Thom exchange identities and leave their home estate. Thom goes off to learn magic, and Alana pursues the path to knighthood. She does this by hiding her gender. And while her secret is more or less still intact at the end of the first book, she finds herself grappling with 'the lie' that dominates her life.

In book Two, In the Hand of the Goddess, this problem persist. And actually becomes more complicated as Alana finds herself maturing and desiring different relationships with her friends.

But that's not the only danger. The neighboring king brings about a minor war, and then of course, there is Duke Roger. He still lurks, vying his time trying to figure out how to grab the crown.

With all these dangers about, Alana picks up two new allies to help her: the Mother Goddess, and a black kitten.

Talking Points:::
A nice continuation, the story zips along quickly and is well written with a strong female lead.

Unlike some of Tamora Pierce's books for juveniles, this one has a more adult tilt, with bedroom dilemmas.

Pam T
(booksforkids-reviews)

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In the Hand of the Goddess: Song of the Lioness #2

Received books on CD's quickly. Can't wait the rest of Tamora Pierce's books to come out on CD.

"I don't want to fall in love. I just want to be a warrior maiden."

Still disguised as a boy, Alanna becomes a squire to none other than the prince of the realm. 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 mysterious sorceror 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 revealing who she really is...

Filled with swords and sorcery, adventure and intrigue, good and evil, Alanna's second adventure continues the saga of a girl who dares to follow her dreams -- and the magical destiny that awaits her.

Alanna's journey continues...

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