Book Reviews of First Test (Protector of the Small)

Once again I'm happy to be back in Tortall. A bit disappointed that Alanna doesn't get a more active role, but this is Kel's book after all. And it was a bit lacking in suspense (about whether or not Kel would get to return for a second year) since there are three books that come after this one. But the book was a quick read and a pleasant distraction from studies.

Even though this series is written with young teens in mind I loved it. My youngest daughter also thoroughly enjoyed this book, and the three others in the series. Now we are both big fans of Tamora Pierce.

This is another series about a heroine, Kel, who encounters the typical sexism showed by males towards females when she first begins her training to become a knight. Later, after being bullied herself, she makes it her business to deal with those who pick on others when she feels that the hazing has gone too far with fellow students.

It's a wonderful story about a girl who finds her way and doesn't take crap but does what she needs in order to succeed despite the obstacles in her way.

Very similar concept to Alanna. Keladry wants to be a knight and must endore all the taunting and tricks of the boys. Alanna The First Adventure was a much better book.

Amazing read by a wonderful author. Tamora Pierce fan must read quartet! First book in this quartet!

Keladry of Mindelan has the ambition to become a knight. Can she make it in a world full of men?

A very excellent first in an excellent series by Tamora Pierce.

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