- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Scholastic Point; New edition edition (10 Dec 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0439968097
- ISBN-13: 978-0439968096
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
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The first in the epic Protector of the Small series from award-winning US author, Tamora Pierce. Kel is the first girl to enlist as a page at the palace of Tortall - the first who has dared. She dreams of training to be a warrior knight, like the glorious Alanna, but there's a long way to go...
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A new girl warrior, with all kinds of differences
About seven years ago I began to realize what a hold the image of a girl warrior, particularly the girl in armor, had on my readers and on me. It occurred to me that I hadn't really explored the idea of female knights to the fullest when I wrote Alanna's story, and that I wanted to give it another try.
About seven years ago I began to realize what a hold the image of a girl warrior, particularly the girl in armor, had on my readers and on me. It occurred to me that I hadn't really explored the idea of female knights to the fullest when I wrote Alanna's story, and that I wanted to give it another try.
I'm an odd creature, though. I didn't want to do Alanna again; I wanted to do something different. Keladry of Mindelan is her own person, different from the other girl warriors I've created. She is big and kind, a diplomat's youngest daughter who hates bullies above all things. Kel is also like most people in her world, forced to live with magic and mages while having no magic of her own. Surrounded by magic--from her friend Neal's healing Gift to the wild magic which has made her animal friends better able to understand and help her--Kel comes to terms with it. Most importantly, everyone knows Kel is a girl. A great many people who think she has no place among the pages, the squires or the knights. They'll do their best to get rid of her. Will they win? Will they break her down? Or will Kel find the things she needs to achieve her dream? My money's on her. She is VERY determined, and she believes in her dreams. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
First test is a wonderful book for anyone who reads about the adventure's of Tortall. A good back where you see Alanna, Daine and Numair again. This is a good book for everyone who for some reason wasn't allowed to do something just because of your appearance.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Keladry of Mindelan is the first girl to try to become a knight openly for over a century.
The training master (lord Wyldon) is firmly against this. Girls are squeemish, they can't fight, they don't have the right figure, right? WRONG! What do you expect if the most dangerous thing you make them do is embroidery?
Lord Wyldon doesn't want her to be given a chance at all, but, after all, it is now possible for girls to try for knighthood. Still, he gets to put her on probation, she has one year to prove she can keep up with the boys and if she can't, it's into the convent for her.
Kel isn't welcomed by most and detested by some, yet with her (what I think) friendly manner, she makes herself some good friends. She learns to ride, fight, solve mathematical problems etc. When Lord Wyldon finds out she's afraid of hights he makes her climb every height possible.
This is a year of fun, excitement, humiliation and desperation for Kel. Will she prove herself worthy?
The training master (lord Wyldon) is firmly against this. Girls are squeemish, they can't fight, they don't have the right figure, right? WRONG! What do you expect if the most dangerous thing you make them do is embroidery?
Lord Wyldon doesn't want her to be given a chance at all, but, after all, it is now possible for girls to try for knighthood. Still, he gets to put her on probation, she has one year to prove she can keep up with the boys and if she can't, it's into the convent for her.
Kel isn't welcomed by most and detested by some, yet with her (what I think) friendly manner, she makes herself some good friends. She learns to ride, fight, solve mathematical problems etc. When Lord Wyldon finds out she's afraid of hights he makes her climb every height possible.
This is a year of fun, excitement, humiliation and desperation for Kel. Will she prove herself worthy?
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this book! i was hooked. it got me laughing sometimes.
Keladry wants to be a Knight(just like the Lioness of Tortall Alanna)But it's pretty hard for girls to become Knights. Only Alanna has achieved this.
Lord Wyldon has put Kel(11 years old) on probation for a year, but only if she is good enough can she stay and become a second year page. With all the boys bullying her and insulting her, how can she reach her second year as a Page?
Kel has a very difficult year ahead of her. Kel decides the it is not right with all the boys(mostly Joren and his gang) bullying her and other first year pages. But she sorts them out. With black eyes and bruises!But she does get a few friends to help her. With Neal(her sponsor) and others can she stop the Joren and his gang from bullying her and the younger ones?
And can she survive her probation with Wyldon's eyes waiting to see something go wrong. He's putting her through some hard times. But she gets stronger and stronger as the days, weeks and months go by.
But who is giving her gift to help her get through it all? No one knows and who will?
But. And this is a BIG but. i would not read this unless you have read The Songs of the Lioness Quarlet and The Immortals Series. These sort of go with the story. if you dont you may not know who is who and what is what. And you will not get alot of back round knowledge on the Kingdom of Tortall. So i suggest you read the other Quarlets.
But overall this book is SIMPLY THE BEST!!
Keladry wants to be a Knight(just like the Lioness of Tortall Alanna)But it's pretty hard for girls to become Knights. Only Alanna has achieved this.
Lord Wyldon has put Kel(11 years old) on probation for a year, but only if she is good enough can she stay and become a second year page. With all the boys bullying her and insulting her, how can she reach her second year as a Page?
Kel has a very difficult year ahead of her. Kel decides the it is not right with all the boys(mostly Joren and his gang) bullying her and other first year pages. But she sorts them out. With black eyes and bruises!But she does get a few friends to help her. With Neal(her sponsor) and others can she stop the Joren and his gang from bullying her and the younger ones?
And can she survive her probation with Wyldon's eyes waiting to see something go wrong. He's putting her through some hard times. But she gets stronger and stronger as the days, weeks and months go by.
But who is giving her gift to help her get through it all? No one knows and who will?
But. And this is a BIG but. i would not read this unless you have read The Songs of the Lioness Quarlet and The Immortals Series. These sort of go with the story. if you dont you may not know who is who and what is what. And you will not get alot of back round knowledge on the Kingdom of Tortall. So i suggest you read the other Quarlets.
But overall this book is SIMPLY THE BEST!!
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Slow to start but well worth it!
I bought this book because I was so very in love with Tamora's other works (I'd just come down off the high that Song of the Lioness gave me). Read more
Published 11 months ago by K. Tucker
Very good
This is one of the best books I have ever read, if your into womens rights this may be the book for you and it is a good example of girl power.
Published on 2 Mar 2006
Absolutely Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I loved this book and the whole 'Kel' series. These were the first Tamora Pierce books that I read and I became absolutely enchanted by them. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2005 by K. Barlow
Tamora Pierce!
The first Tamora Pierce book I ever read was this! Ever since I've been obsessed with knights! But honestly if you've never read any Tamora Pierce books I suggest you read this, or... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2004 by Julia Ann Davies
there are girls who grow up strong and bold...
Keladry of Mindelan is the role-model I want for my daughters - tough, fair-minded, honest, clever and kind. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2003 by Mrs. H. M. Rees
Excellent Beginning: adventure and courage set the scene
You don't have to have read Tamora Pierce's previous quartet dealing with Tortell to enjoy this book, although it helps. Read more
Published on 2 May 2003 by Star_Sea
another great book from TP
This is the first book in the Protector of the Small series by Tamora Pierce. It is set in Tortall and is about a girl called Keladry (Kel for short). Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2002 by "fictionfan-fantasy"
better then song of the lioness!
This book is a must read to those who liked the alanna and daine storys this one includes some of the past charictors and some amazing new ones! Read more
Published on 19 April 2002
A wonderful, bloody and realistic book.
When I read it,I felt what Kel felt, and as if I was at the palace, training to become a knight. I just wanted to punch Lord Wyldon. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2002
I don't think i've read a better book in my life!
Wow. Amazing. Totally thrilling, i don't know what Tamora Pierce did, but i hope she keeps on doing it. Thank-you. I'd reccommend it to anyone.
Published on 7 Dec 2001 by "cheekylett"
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