“Ah," Gary said dreamily. " 'Free time.' I've heard about that. Don't fool yourself, Fire-Top. What with extra hours of lessons for punishments, and the extra work you get every day, free time is an illusion. It's what you get when you die and the gods reward you for a life spent working from dawn until midnight. We all face up to it sooner or later--the only real free time you get here is what my honored sire chooses to give you, when he thinks you have earned it." "And he doesn't give it to you at night," Alex put in. "He gives it to you when you've been here awhile, on Market Day and sometimes a morning or afternoon all to yourself. But never at night. At night you study. During the day you study. In your sleep--”
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Alanna: The First Adventure
This novel is the first book in the 'Song of the Lioness' series by Tamora Pierce. It follows the journey of Alanna, a girl who dreams of becoming a knight. Disguised as a boy named Alan, she undergoes rigorous training and faces various challenges in a world where women are not allowed to be knights. The story explores themes of identity, courage, and the quest for self-discovery. more
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