| Page Contributor(s): Pierce, Tamora (Author) |
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ISBN: 0375829075 ISBN-13: 9780375829079 Publisher: Ember OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2004 Annotation: Kel fights to maintain the rigorous regimen of a page while confronting the prejudices that come with being a female in a man's world and coping with a crush on her closest friend, Neal. "Pierce makes Kel sweat for her success through perseverance, hard work, and skill. Readers will appreciate this true example of grrrl power." --School Library Journal |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Historical - Medieval - Young Adult Fiction | Girls & Women - Young Adult Fiction | Fantasy - Epic |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 790 |
| Series: Protector of the Small (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.53" W x 8.26" (0.52 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 45795 Reading Level: 5.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The second book in the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE. When they think you will fail . . . fail to listen. As the only female page in history to pass the first year of training to become a knight, Keladry of Mindelan is a force to be reckoned with. But even with her loyal circle of friends at her side, Kel's battle to prove herself isn't over yet. She is still trying to master her paralyzing fear of heights and keep up with Lord Wyldon's grueling training schedule. When a group of pages is trapped by bandits, the boys depend on Kel to lead them to safety. The kingdom's nobles are beginning to wonder if she can succeed far beyond what they imagined. And those who hate the idea of a female knight are getting desperate--they will do anything to thwart her progress. 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. Tamora Pierce's books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration. Cracking open one of her marvelous novels always feels like coming home. --SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce didn't just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Pierce is the real lioness, and we're all just running to keep pace. --LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author |