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by Tamora Pierce (Author) "On a March afternoon a knight and a man-at-arms reached the gate of the Marenite city of Berat ..." (more)
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Grade 5-8-Listeners will be thrilled by this final episode of the Song of the Lioness quartet by Tamora Pierce (Random, pap. 1997). In this series that began with Alanna: The First Adventure (Atheneum, 1983), the lioness reaches the height of her power. As the first female knight in the mythical country of Tortall, Alanna sets out to find the powerful Dominion Jewel in the hope that she can save her war-torn nation from disaster. As always, Alanna is stunning in battle and wise in her deeds. It's no wonder she has many suitors vying for her hand in marriage. Can the lioness be tamed? Listeners will be guessing right up to the exciting conclusion. The production, narrated by actress Trini Alvarado, smoothly weaves dramatic reading and Pierce's outstanding fantasy. Alvarado's even pacing perfectly matches the crisp tone of the book, which reads and feels like great historical fiction. Her performance will have listeners believing that Tortall really existed and that the bards truly sang about Alanna's prowess on the battlefield. While this fourth offering will stand on its own, listeners will beg to hear (all available from Listening Library) or read previous titles, including In the Hand of the Goddess (Atheneum, 1984) and The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (Atheneum, 1986). A thoroughly enjoyable listening experience guaranteed to enthrall a host of new fans to Pierce's enchanting saga.
Celeste Steward, Contra Costa County Library, Clayton, CA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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At last, Alanna of Trebond has become the first female knight errant in Tortall. She sets out on an impossible quest to find the Dominion Jewel, a legendary gem that, in the right hands, has limitless power for good. But while she searches for the one thing that can save her war-torn country, her nemesis returns from the dead and begins to wreak havoc. Only Alanna has the power to prevent Tortall's utter destruction...

In this final verse of the Song of the Lioness quartet, Alanna grows from heroine into legend.


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2.0 out of 5 stars Lioness Quartet Disappointing, Mar 20 2004
By Cate Rinne (San Diego CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Song of the Lioness #4: Lioness Rampant (Mass Market Paperback)
Tamora Pierce is so often hailed for her use of strong female characters that I simply had to check this one out. I was greatly disapointed. Tamora Pierce needs to learn that character strength and perfection are not one in the same. How is Alanna, beautiful, talented, and nearly flawless, serve as a good role model for young women? She is simply not a realistic character. Yes she can ride and fight and perform magic better than most men, while at the same time being very beautiful, clever, and likeable. However, her dependance on men throughout the quartet is not a good model for girls to follow, and her inaccessability as a character makes it hard for girls to relate to her. Readers in search of strong female characters will find that strength is found not in beauty, perfection, and a volatile temper but in the realistic characters found in books written by Terry Pratchett, or even JK Rowling, a writer often criticized (even by Pierce herself) for neglecting female characters. Rowling and Pratchett's strong females are in women who are far from perfect in the eyes of society, and yet are able to think clearly and bravely in a crisis. Perhaps Hermione, for example, is not stunningly beautiful and can shoot a bow better than any man, but her independance, strength, and intelligence are better role-models for girls than the unrealistic and slightly promiscuous Alanna.
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2.0 out of 5 stars "Lioness Rampant" Very Disappointing Book, Mar 9 2004
By Beth England (Arlington, VA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Song of the Lioness #4: Lioness Rampant (Mass Market Paperback)
"Lioness Rampant" was the final book of the Alanna of Trebond quartet. I would not recommend this book to anyone because I thought that it was very frustrating and disappointing. The plot line in the beginning of this novel was wonderful, and there were many creative characters that seemed to come to life. Unfortunately, the ending ruined everything.
The entire plot line led up to one final scene at the end where the reader would expect Alanna to fight her ultimate enemy in a one on one battle. Instead the enemy is killed in an anticlimactic scene by his own stupidity, and Alanna loses three of her very close friends in battle. To top it all off, she doesn't marry the man that she had been best friends with since she was 11 and romantically involved with during her older years at the knight school, which I found particularly aggravating.
I am the kind of person who likes a happy ending because I believe that novels are read only for enjoyment, so if sad endings do not bother you, you would probably thoroughly enjoy this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, Mar 3 2004
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This review is from: Song of the Lioness #4: Lioness Rampant (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a great book.It was my favorite, with more adventure,love,and suspense.I couldn't put it down.Alanna has more excitment hunting the Domain Jewel, while making freinds in Sarin (including the dragon).Coming home to Corus to find things very diferent, and meeting old friends.With all the excitment of the Corination it is very interesting, but saddening.She also accepts a porposal.Brovo, tamora. It was great.
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3.0 out of 5 stars My least favorite of the four
Warning - spoilers ahead!!!!!

I'm sure I'm in the minority but this book was my least favorite of the four. Too many things didn't make sense to me. Read more

Published on May 10 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Lioness Rampant
Alanna of Trebond and Olau, the only woman knight in Tortall didn't pick an easy life. From tearing and pulling muscles and breaking bones, to getting her shield is the life... Read more
Published on Mar 1 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Last of Lioness Quartet
This is the last book of the Lioness Quartet. I just saw it in a bookstore and I liked the cover. After I read it, I bought all the other books straightaway. Read more
Published on Feb 16 2004 by moonstone_girl

5.0 out of 5 stars To young readers...
One of my favorite books of all time, hands down. Rip-roaring adventure, fascinating new characters, humor, romance, and a dramatic climax. This is a triumphant end to T. Read more
Published on Jan 14 2004 by Mandarin Orange

5.0 out of 5 stars I don't understand some of the reviews
I agree that there is no reason to complain about any of Tamora Pierces books. If there is one thing that you don't agree with think of the impact on the others. Read more
Published on Dec 23 2003 by readingturtle

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth reading....again and again!
I read this book back in 6th grade and loved it!! In fact I've read all of the Tamora Pierce books that have been published thus far. I highly recommend them all. Read more
Published on Dec 11 2003 by starchicklie

2.0 out of 5 stars Really Frustrating!!!!!
I first picked up Alanna at my school library right before spring break so that I would have something new to read during the two weeks. I loved it and couldn't put it down. Read more
Published on Jul 22 2003 by Devin Warton

5.0 out of 5 stars Read the series you wont regert it
I havn`t read this book but i just had to write my feelings after reading other reviews. I can`t understad that anyone would hate any of the book t p wrote i just can`t. Read more
Published on Jul 11 2003 by A READER

3.0 out of 5 stars Indiffrent
The action was good, but you could just go ahead and cut out half of the mushy and inappropriate parts. The Roof of the World was interesting, however.
Published on Jun 6 2003 by Sounding Depths

5.0 out of 5 stars great book
I just loved this one!!! I am so glad that she chose who she did cause, nothing against the handsome prince or anything, but i always liked George better, he was the first one to... Read more
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