When they say you will fail … fail to listen.The adventure continues in book two of the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE. A powerful classic that is more timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is about smashing the ceilings others place above you.WHEN THEY SAY 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 Kel’s battle to prove herself isn’t over. She must master her paralyzing vertigo, the gruelling training schedule and the dark machinations of those who would rather she fail.But in times of danger, Kel shines.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 halt her journey.A powerful classic that is more timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is about smashing the ceilings others place above you.In a landmark quartet published years before it’s time, Kel must prove herself twice as good as her male peers just to be thought equal. A series that touches on questions of courage, friendship, a humane perspective – told against a backdrop of a magical, action-packed fantasy adventure.‘I take more comfort from and as great pleasure in Tamora Pierce’s Tortall novels as I do from Game of Thrones’ Washington Post
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PAGE. BOOK 2 OF THE PROTECTOR OF THE SMALL QUARTET. Tamora Pierce
Copyright
PRAISE FOR TAMORA PIERCE
Dedication
Map
CHAPTER 1. PAGE KELADRY
CHAPTER 2. ADJUSTMENTS
CHAPTER 3. BRAWL
CHAPTER 4. WOMAN TALK
CHAPTER 5. MIDWINTER SERVICE
CHAPTER 6. MORE CHANGES
CHAPTER 7. HILL COUNTRY
CHAPTER 8. MESSAGES
CHAPTER 9. AUTUMN ADJUSTMENTS
CHAPTER 10. THE SQUIRES RETURN
CHAPTER 11. UNPLEASANT REALITIES
CHAPTER 12. VANISHING YEAR
CHAPTER 13. THE TEST
CHAPTER 14. NEEDLE
CHAPTER 15. CONSEQUENCES
CAST OF CHARACTERS
GLOSSARY
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CHAPTER 1. KNIGHT-MASTER
ALSO BY TAMORA PIERCE
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‘Tamora Pierce didn’t just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swathe through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Pierce is the real lioness, and we’re all just running to keep pace.’
LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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‘Page Keladry.’ Lord Wyldon of Cavall, the training master, could pitch his voice to carry through a battle or across the hall easily. Kel faced his table, placed on a dais at the front of the room, and bowed. ‘A knight who is tardy costs lives. Report to me when you have eaten.’