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Squire (Protector of the Small) (Paperback)

by Tamora Pierce (Author)
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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Point; 1 edition (10 Dec 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0439968127
  • ISBN-13: 978-0439968126
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 300,712 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The third in the epic Protector of the Small series from award-winning US author, Tamora Pierce. Kel is now a squire, having finished her page training. But will any of the palace knights want a girl as their squire? If Kel does get an assignment, her training will suddenly become all the more real - Tortall is at war...

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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:
4.0 out of 5 stars Another fun read from Tamora Pierce, 20 May 2002
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This review is from: Squire (Protector of the Small) (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.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Will TP's flood of great books never end?, 5 Jan 2004
This review is from: Squire (Protector of the Small) (Paperback)
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!
Kel is getting quite anxious by now, all these knights at the royal palace, but none seem to be choosing squires. Will she be a deskknight's squire and her battles be with paperwork?
Well, I guess not (that would make a boring story now wouldn't it?), Raoul of Goldenlake leader of the king's own picks Kel to be his squire. Was a kinder man ever born? Kel goes with him to many places and has some... interesting adventures.
She is courted by someone, takes care of an interesting creature and fights off terrible creatures. Meanwhile, the ordeal of knighthood is coming ever closer. Will she prove some girls can be knights? (The title of the next book kinda gives it away.)
Fast-paced and fantastic all the way through, though not ideal if you need to go to school or study. Is worth more than it costs and will not bore off after a few reads.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a lovely continuation, 16 Sep 2001
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This review is from: Squire (Protector of the Small) (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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

3.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars still not long enough
Just like all of Tamora Pierce's other books, I couldn't put this one down, but didn't want it to end. It's longer than her other books, but all fast paced. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally thrilling - the best book I ever read!
What a brilliant book, i love all of her books, but for this one she pulled out all the stops. Kel is returned to glory in yet another Tortall book. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2001

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