When Keladry of Mindelan is chosen by the legendary Lord Raoul to be his squire, the conservatives of the realm hardly think she’s up to the job. Kel quickly proves her ability as a jouster, warrior, and guardian of a fiery griffin, ultimately earning respect and admiration among the men, as well as the affection of a fellow squire. In addition to coping with the challenges of a new romance and a life in the royal guard, Kel must also prepare for the infamous “Ordeal,” the last challenge that stands between her and her dream of knighthood. . .
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"Don't let the cover sway you! (How many times have I said that I tend to judge a book by its cover???!) Actually, I'm 'reading' it on my iPod and the cover is different. More later...This is my favorite of the Protectors of the Small saga so far. One more to go. " — Amy (4 out of 5 stars)
"Don't let the cover sway you! (How many times have I said that I tend to judge a book by its cover???!) Actually, I'm 'reading' it on my iPod and the cover is different. More later...This is my favorite of the Protectors of the Small saga so far. One more to go. "
" This book was okay. It took me a while to get into it. But once I was, it was pretty good. "
" As was this series. The small need to be protected too. "
" This book had some things in it that were completly unexpected and were not very good. I wouldn't really recommend this book to anyone. "
" This is my favorite one. I read this in the 7th grade and was partailly going through the same things Kel was going through. "
" Love the main character. She and those around her are very well done and just real. "
" Lovely. Quite a bit longer than the others. Meety, with good character development and plot. Ending is awesome. "
" I read this book....but I would NOT recommend it. there were some things that were not good that I was not expecting. "
" protector of the small bk3 "
" Absolutely WONDERFUL beginning to a great series. All must read this. Especially young women. A good strong girl character. "
" This was great! Joren dead, one of his cronies having a nervous breakdown, a griffin! Well. . . there is somthing. . . MORE OF MYLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
" the griffin is annoying! "
" The best of the Protector of the Small series, in my opinion. "
" This book is the third in the protector of the small quartet. "
" Just finished this one. There is a little romance/love story as she gets older. I've really enjoyed this series. "
" Re-reading an oldie but a goodie. Love this series :) "
" Best one of this series. "
" This has been a fun series to read, and this was the best so far. I am looking forward to the next book. Kind of reminded me of the series by Shannon Hale beginning with Goose Girl. "
" I liked the first two books better, but by this one, I was kind of done with them. Even though it is different than her Alanna books, the concept is still similar and has a lot of similar things in it. "
" This third book in Pierce's "Protector of the Small" series fleshes out Kel's drive to become a knight. Compelling reading. "
" Loved this series and pretty much love anything written by Tamora Pierce! "
" Good YA swords and sorcery fiction. Keladry is my six-year-old daughter's hero. "
" The griffon is such a little demon, and then goes haywire when his parents are near. Kell was being to soft on him. "
" riveting, entertaining, heart-tugging, and inspiring. "
" Really enjoyed the book. it was fun! "
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.”
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.
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