The Protector of the Small Series
by Tamora Pierce (Author)
Reading level: Ages 12 and up
Books in series: 4
Read in order: Yes
Next book: Finished
Tags: fantasy adventure magic medieval friendship romance
In the medieval and fantastic realm of Tortall, Keladry of Mindelan (known as Kel) is the first girl to take advantage of the decree that permits females to train for knighthood. Up against the traditional hazing of pages and a gruelling schedule, Kel faces only one real roadblock: Lord Wyldon, the training master of pages and squires. He is absolutely against girls becoming knights. So while he is forced to train her, Wyldon puts her on probation for one year. Books in series: 4
Read in order: Yes
Next book: Finished
Tags: fantasy adventure magic medieval friendship romance
It is a trial period that no male page has had to endure and one that separates the good-natured Kel even more from her fellow trainees during the tough first year. But Kel is not a girl to be underestimated, as everyone is about to find out!
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, bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series
"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, bestselling author of the Shadow and Bone series
"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, bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series
"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, bestselling author of the Shadow and Bone series
Protector of the Small Series Books in Order
Print series book list1. First Test (1999)
2. Page (2000)
3. Squire (2001)
4. Lady Knight (2002)