The Woman Who Rides Like a Man

About “The Woman Who Rides Like a Man”

Alanna of Trebond, newly knighted, travels to the desert of Tortall and is captured by a fierce tribe. To avoid death, she must duel in a trial by combat. She wins and is inducted into the tribe, where she becomes the first female shaman. Despite the tribe's fear of her, she works to change their traditional customs. Her journey involves personal growth and efforts to improve the lives of the tribe members. The story follows her challenges as she navigates a new culture and fights for change. This is the first book in a series by Tamora Pierce, published in 1986.