First Test: Book 1 of the Protector of the Small Quartet-Fast Shipping

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Kel will not allow this first test to be her last. Her adventure begins in the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE.

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. 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. She believes she is ready for the traditional hazing and grueling schedule of a page. But standing in Kel’s way is Lord Wyldon. The training master is dead set against girls becoming knights. He says she must pass a one-year trial that no male page has ever had to endure. It’s just one more way to separate Kel from her fellow trainees. But she is not to be underestimated. She will fight to succeed, even when the test is unfair.

Moretimely thanever, the Protector of the Small series is Anti-Bullying101 while alsotouching on issues of bravery, friendship, and dealinghumanely withrefugees against a backdrop of an action-packed fantasyadventure.

“TamoraPierce’s books shaped me not only as a youngwriter but also as a youngwoman. She is a pillar, an icon, and aninspiration. Cracking open oneof her marvelous novels always feelslike coming home.”
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SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“TamoraPierce didn’t just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swath through thefantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Her stories still leadthevanguard today. Pierce is the real lioness, and we’re all justrunningto keep pace.”
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LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author