In the Hand of the Goddess

Alanna must protect her best friend, the prince, from an evil sorcerer in this second book in Tamora Pierce¡¯s Margaret A. Edwards Award¨Cwinning young adult series¡ªnow with a new look!Still disguised as a boy, Alanna becomes a squire to none other than the heir to the throne. Prince Jonathan is not only Alanna¡¯s liege lord, but also her best friend¡ªand one of the few who know the secret of her identity. 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.