Is 'Alanna: The First Adventure' a novel?

Definitely a novel. It has a substantial plot, multiple character developments, and a more extensive world-building than what you'd typically find in a novella.

You might like 'The Hero and the Crown' by Robin McKinley. It shares some similar elements of fantasy and adventure.

Definitely. The novel is a great example of feminist fantasy. Alanna has to fight against not only the external threats in the world of magic and adventure but also the internalized sexism within the society she lives in. Her journey is about self - discovery and breaking free from the limitations placed on women, making it a significant work in feminist literature.

The character of Alanna makes it stand out. She is a pioneer in feminist fantasy as she dares to enter a male - only domain, the world of knights. Her tenacity and courage in the face of discrimination and danger set it apart.

Well, it could be a story where George and Alanna meet in a beautiful garden for the first time. They start with a simple conversation about the flowers around them. Then, as they talk more, they realize they have a lot in common, like their love for adventure books. This first meeting could be the start of a deep friendship that might develop into something more romantic in the future of the fanfiction.

One way is to give them contrasting personalities right from the start. If George is a carefree and jovial character and Alanna is more reserved and serious, their first time interacting can be full of comical misunderstandings that also lead to deeper understanding. And don't forget to build up the tension. As they get to know each other in this first time, make the reader wonder what will happen next, whether they'll become friends or more.

One great 'Jon and Alanna first time' fanfiction might be the one where they meet in a magical forest during a festival. The author beautifully describes their initial hesitation and then the gradual build - up of emotions. It's a sweet and innocent take on their first encounter.

Alanna and George are the core. But a mysterious wizard could be included. The wizard could be a bit of an obstacle at first, perhaps casting a spell that causes some misunderstandings between Alanna and George. This would create tension and drama in the story. And then there could be a young apprentice who is trying to learn from the wizard but also befriends Alanna and George. The apprentice can help to resolve the misunderstandings in the end, leading to Alanna and George's first time together.

Maybe in a world where there's a big festival coming up. Alanna is tasked with helping to organize it, and George offers his assistance. As they prepare for the festival, they get to know each other on a deeper level. There are small moments of jealousy when other people show interest in Alanna or George. But in the end, during the festival when the fireworks are going off, they hold hands for the first time and realize that there's something special between them.

You can try Archive of Our Own (AO3). It has a large collection of fanfictions, and there are likely to be some great 'Jon and Alanna first time' stories there. Just use the search bar and type in relevant keywords.