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First Test: Book 1 of the Protector of the Small Quartet Audiobook
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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. 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, #1 New York Times bestselling author "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, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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"Where has this book been? How did I miss it? I love the matter of fact story telling. Gritty girl heroine, a little magic and weapons. All the good elements for a coming of age book set who knows where or when. The best part is that it is a quartet of books and I've got three more to read."
— Murphy (4 out of 5 stars)
First Test Listener Reviews
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Aerlyn O'Brien, 8/3/2024
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Fowler Alexandra, 5/31/2022
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" not having an ability to read for long it is wonderful to have it read to me. keladry is a wonderful message to both boys and girls "
— colleen, 7/24/2017 -
" a book of another awesome series by tamora pierce. This one is about Kel of Mendalin who wants to be a knight like the legendary Alanna. Unlike Alanna who is descised as a boy during her training, Kel braves it as a girl. "
— Wafia, 2/8/2014 -
" it was a good book and i love it how tamora pierce takes charactors from older books and puts them in newer ones. "
— Kelly, 2/2/2014 -
" I much prefer Alanna's story but Kel does a decent job. I wish it had more of George and Alanna in it though. "
— RainaK, 1/24/2014 -
" You also learn about combat and equipment, along with a bit of animal knowledge. "
— Merenwen, 1/23/2014 -
" Pierce's latest Lady Knight book. I can't say I enjoyed it as much as Alanna: the First Adventure. While I like Kel, she isn't my favorite. Neal, on the other hand, is a funny, smart, all around great supporting character... "
— Alice, 1/22/2014 -
" Why do I enjoy books about female heroines? I don't know I just do. This is about a young girl on the path to knighthood (a man's occupation). Throw in some trauma and drama, hard work and magical creatures and I am happy! "
— Jim, 1/16/2014 -
" kel is great..i love this series "
— Ellie, 1/5/2014 -
" Great book. I definitely want my daughters to read this. Kel is a strong 10 year old girl who overcomes much with her strong spirit. "
— Jayne, 1/1/2014
About Tamora Pierce
Tamora Pierce has published more than two dozen novels, including the New York Times bestseller Bloodhound. She has authored eighteen novels set in the fantasy realm of Tortall, winning her much acclaim. Emperor Mage was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. She is the winner of the Romantic Times Book Reviews Career Achievement Award, the Skylark Edward E. Smith Memorial Award for Imaginative Fiction, and the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her “significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature.”
About Bernadette Dunne
Bernadette Dunne is the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and has twice been nominated for the prestigious Audie Award. She studied at the Royal National Theatre in London and the Studio Theater in Washington, DC, and has appeared at the Kennedy Center and off Broadway.