- Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library; Reprint edition (Sep 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0679889191
- ISBN-13: 978-0679889199
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
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- #30 in Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators > P > Pierce, Tamora
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At the age of 14 and standing 5 foot 10, Keladry of Mindelan is a squire. A squire serves and learns from a seasoned knight for four years, then faces a final test. That final test is the Ordeal, which takes place in a magical room called the Chamber. There, a squire encounters the parts of him or herself that the Chamber deems to be the most difficult to face—be they fears, failings, or unrepented wicked deeds. Does Kel have what it takes to survive?
About the Author
Tamora Pierce is a popular and internationally renowned author of gripping fantasy novels for children. Visit her new website, www sheroesCentral.com, cohosted by Meg Cabot, author of The Princess Diaries.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm enjoying this series of Pierce's books, but I do have a reservation: either her target audience is younger than it used to be, or somewhere along the line someone's decided her books were too "adult" in some way. Whereas her "Alanna" books were written for children/young adults but were still mature and featured realistically developed characters, the characters in this series (and in the "Daine" series) seem to be more childish - at 18, Kel seems younger than Alanna did at 15, and the writing style seems somewhat "dumbed down" too. In addition to this, I could do without the 'talking' animals that have popped up in this world since the Daine books.
However, the pace seems to be promising to pick up in the next book, and I hope that Kel will finally be allowed to grow up. These are still excellent books, especially for girls - considering that the fantasy field seems to be dominated by male characters, it's nice to see YA fantasy fiction featuring strong, independent young women, rather than just soppy love-interests.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book picks up nicely where 'First Test' and 'Page' left off. I loved the details, the plot developments, and I loved seeing Kel growing up - our heroine is not infallible, but she does her best and is loveable because of it. The secondary characters, both those we've met before and some new ones, are also wonderfully real, tangible. Although it's a larger book than the two which preceed it, there is a sense of... hurrying. through it. I suppose this is inevitable when four years must be covered in the book, but I felt that most scenes in the book were largely narrated, without some of the depth that we've seen in other books by Ms. Pierce. Despite this, I found it very difficult to put the book down. The characters are endearing and some of the scrape they get into are brilliant - the author has a wonderful imagination! If you've read 'First Test' and 'Page' and liked them, chances are you'll love this book as well.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really liked this book, but then I've really liked all Tamora's books. Thankfully the publishers have given her more pages to work with (quashing the ridiculous idea that american children won't read books over 200 pages..) and that helps the character development. I found though that it still wasn't enough, everything happened too fast and I wanted to know more about each of Kel's years as a squire!
Kel ages as a character and becomes involved in more adult themes and problems, but all done in a good way.
The book sets up Lady Knight and what I assume will be Kel's 'coming of age' task, and I can't wait for that to be published!
My only complaint is that I wish these books were available when I was 13-14, reading then at 25 is still great, but when I was younger the magic and wonder of this creation would have been better still.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great book, great service
An excellent book about ambition in a time where ambition was experienced by the men of the word. Glad it came when it did.
Published 8 months ago by N.Ali
Kel as a squire
So Keladry of Mindelan, the first girl to train to be a knight despite the law that that was passed that decreed that girls could do so, has passed her probationary year and her... Read more
Published on 10 April 2007 by unknown TP fan
Strongest in the series
"Squire" is probably my favourite in the "Protector of the Small" series. Kel is finally a qualified squire and can actually begin training. Read more
Published on 29 April 2006 by Star_Sea
Great!!!
Love this book! I love the fact that she gets to be more of an adult, and keep a fort!!! It's rilliant!!! Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2006 by Julia Ann Davies
Fantasy!
Hey, Ive never found fault in a Tamora Pierce book, this is a great quartet! I recommend them to anyone!
Published on 19 Aug 2005
the Kel books
After having read the Alanna books and then the Daine books I was really excited about the Kel books. But despite being a good read it still had a few features lacking in it. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2005 by "susiewalker2000"
protector of the small- squire
As the third book of the third quartet you will be far from disappointed! Kel continues to fight her battles and old charaters return, Raoul of Goldenlake is Kel's knightmaster and... Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2004
Will TP's flood of great books never end?
Keladry of Mindelan has completed her page training, what will become of her as a squire?
Well, you won't find out unless you buy this book! Read more
Well, you won't find out unless you buy this book! Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2004 by Valerie Freeloadalot
Another success from Tamora Pierce
If you are a fan of Tamora Pierce then you will not need to read a review to coerce you into buying/ reading this book as you are already hooked. Read more
Published on 4 July 2002 by L. R. Cross
Kel finds knight-master and goes to fight trouble as squire.
A mix of adventure and romace this book is not one youll want to miss out on. When Kel has finally got passed the page years and has gotten a knight-master and started a romance of... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2002
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