Page (Protector of the Small) (ENG)

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, Kels battle to prove herself isnt over yet. She is still trying to master her paralyzing fear of heights and keep up with Lord Wyldons grueling training schedule. When a group of pages is trapped by bandits, the boys depend on Kel to lead them to safety. The kingdoms 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 Pierces 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 didnt 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 were all just running to keep pace."--LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author Review "Tamora Pierce creates epic worlds populated by girls and women of bravery, heart, and strength. Her work inspired a generation of writers and continues to inspire us." --HOLLY BLACK, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Few authors can slay so effectively with a single sentence--I mean fist-in-the-air, shouting-at-my-book slay--as Tamora Pierce. All these years later, I still draw strength from her words." --MARIE LU, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Tamora Pierce is a seminal figure in the fantasy field of writing, turning out one terrific book after another." --TERRY BROOKS, New York Times bestselling author of the Sword of Shannara trilogy "Its impossible to overstate Tamora Pierces impact on childrens literature. Her tough, wise, and wonderful heroines have inspired generations of readers." --RAE CARSON, New York Times bestselling author "In the world of YA fantasy, theres before Tamora Pierce, and then after her female heroes started kicking down the doors (and walls, and other barriers)!" --BRUCE COVILLE, New York Times bestselling author "Tamora Pierce is a trailblazer for so many fantasy writers, hacking through the old tropes with her narrative machete and showing us that girl-centered adventures are not just possible but amazing." --RACHEL HARTMAN, New York Times bestselling author "Tamora Pierces writing is like water from the swiftest, most refreshingly clear, invigorating, and revitalizing river." --GARTH NIX, New York Times bestselling author "Tamora Pierce is gloriously unafraid to give her readers joy and laughter along with adventure and struggle, to let us love her characters wholeheartedly and find the best of ourselves in them." --NAOMI NOVIK, New York Times bestselling author "Tamora Pierce and her brilliant heroines didnt just break down barriers; they smashed them with magical fire." --KATHERINE ARDEN, author of The Bear and the Nightingale "Tamora Pierces bold, courageous heroines illuminate the journey to womanhood." --CALLIE BATES, author of The Waking Land "Tamora Pierce is the queen of YA fantasy, and we are all happy subjects in her court." --JESSICA CLUESS, author of A Shadow Bright and Burning "Tamora Pierces novels gave me a different way of seeing the world. They were like nothing Id encountered before. Alanna stormed her way into my thirteen-year-old heart and told me that I could write gorgeous, complicated novels about vibrantly real people in fantastic situations, and to be honest, shes never left." --ALAYA DAWN JOHNSON, award-winning author of Love Is the Drug About the Author TAMORA PIERCE is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over eighteen novels set in the fantasy realm of Tortall. She first captured the imagination of readers with her debut novel, Alanna: The First Adventure. Since then, her bestselling and award-winning titles have pushed the boundaries of fantasy and young adult novels to introduce readers to a rich world populated by strong, believable heroines. Her books have been translated into many languages, and some are available on audio from Listening Library and Full Cast Audio. In 2013, she won the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature." Pierce lives in Syracuse, New York, with her husband, Tim, and their cats, birds, and occasional rescued wildlife. Visit her at TamoraPierce.com and follow her on Twitter at @TamoraPierce.

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