
Her compassion for those weaker than herself and her strong leadership skills make her an appealing protagonist. “This meaty book has lots of fighting and challenges to Kel’s authority, allowing her once again to prove that she is equal to the men. PublishDateText mediaType Audiobook shortDescription In the final thrilling installment of Tamora Pierce’s Protector of the Small Quartet, our sturdy young heroine Kel has finally been knighted.

IsPublicPerformanceAllowed False languages Pierce is the real lioness, and we’re all just running to keep pace.OverDrive Product Record readingOrder 4 images Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Her heroines cut a swath through theįantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author Cracking open one of her marvelous novels always feels like coming home. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration. Tamora Pierce’s books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. More timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is Anti-Bullying 101 while also touching on issues of bravery, friendship, and dealing humanely with refugees against a backdrop of an action-packed fantasy adventure. She will fight to succeed, even when the test is unfair. It’s just one more way to separate Kel from her fellow trainees. He says she must pass a one-year trial that no male page has ever had to endure.

The training master is dead set against girls becoming knights. But standing in Kel’s way is Lord Wyldon. MAAS, 1 New York Times bestselling author 'Tamora Pierce didnt just blaze a trail. Cracking open one of her marvelous novels always feels like coming home.' SARAH J.

She believes she is ready for the traditional hazing and grueling schedule of a page. 'Tamora Pierces books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. After years in the Yamani Islands, she knows that women can be warriors, and now that she’s returned home, Kel is determined to achieve her goal. Keladry of Mindelan is the first girl who dares to take advantage of a new rule in Tortall-one that allows females to train for knighthood. Her adventure begins in the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE. Kel will not allow this first test to be her last.
