Alanna, a young noble, doesn’t want to become a lady; she wants to be a knight. So she trades places with her twin brother and goes to become a knight. She meets many obstacles along the way.

A girl who wants to defend her realm and become something more than a prim and proper noble woman to bear and raise children; she wants to become a knight. She then switches places with her twin brother who wants to become a mage and learn to use his gift. But, as the realm sees it, women are not fit for the battlefield and Alanna must disguise herself as a boy.

This book is about a girl, Alanna, who wants to be a knight. Her brother wants to be a sorcerer. They decide to switch places because they look really similar. Alanna befriends Prince Jonathon and the King of Thieves, George. When Alanna reaches the age of puberty she must go for help. George's mother helps her and he finds out she is a girl. The rest of the book is about all of her brave deeds and all her wonderful adventures.

Alanna, a feisty young noble, desires to do something more with her life than sew and bear children. Her real dream is to become a knight. But society had its limits. Being a knight is out the question. However, Alanna's brains and will get her clear of a boring fate. Now, can she disguise herself as a boy and complete her four years as a page?