tamora pierce protector of the small quartet

The new knight trainer, Lord Wyldon, strongly believes women and girls have no place as knights. The landscape has changed from that of the Lioness Quartet because of the Immortal Wars wherein magical creatures have been let loose on the world.The other thing that is different is that much of the forward progress that Alana made has vanished. Instead she has greater bulk and height, as well as training from an island where the marshal arts are taugh - think Tai Chi, Judo, Kendo.The setting is the court of King Jonathan of Tortall. Unlike Alana though, Kel doesn't have magic to help her. LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author Read moreįollowing in the steps of Alana 'the Lioness' is Keladry (Kel) of Mindelan, a 10-year-old is dead-set on becoming a knight like her hero. Pierce is the real lioness, and we're all just running to keep pace.' Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. 'Tamora Pierce didn't just blaze a trail. 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. She believes she is ready for the traditional hazing and grueling schedule of a page.

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.

Tamora pierce protector of the small quartet