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by Tamora Pierce (Author)
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As the only female page in history to last beyond the first year of formal training to become a knight, 11-year-old Keladry of Mindelan has an uphill battle to fight. In addition to proving herself worthy of being a page, Kel spends her time defending first-year pages from bullies, staying on top of homework, conquering her paralyzing fear of heights, and keeping up with Lord Wyldon's grueling physical training schedule. Kel's detractors do everything in their power to thwart her progress, from tormenting her friends to sabotaging the Midwinter Festivities to kidnapping her maid and dog on the day of final examinations. The tide of resistance begins to turn slightly during the summer between Kel's second and third years, when she leads a team of pages in defensive maneuvers against renegade bandits--coincidentally on the same day that she gets her first period!

Tamora Pierce revisits the imaginary Kingdom of Tortall in this sequel to First Test: Protector of the Small. Fans of Pierce's exotic fantasy sequences will be hard-pressed to put either book down. Kel is a valuable role model: she's proud of being a girl, and she never wavers in her conviction that she can do anything a boy can--and usually do it better. Some rather bloody battles as well as discussions about Kel's developing body make this book appropriate for more mature readers. (Ages 10 to 14) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



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Grade 5-8-In this second tour through the fantasy kingdom of Tortall, Keladry begins her second year as the first "official" girl page. She has a new friend, a shy and uncertain maid who has been bullied and possibly molested, whom she helps overcome her fears by teaching her self-defense. Kel and her friends meet new challenges as they continue their training to become knights, face down a pack of raiders, and rescue one of their own from kidnappers. Appearances by familiar characters from the previous book will please fans, but new readers will have no trouble following the story. The plot is engaging and Kel's character growth continues as she deals with puberty, works to overcome her fear of heights, and gains the respect of her peers and teachers. Many books portray girls excelling in traditionally male roles through manipulation and finesse, but Pierce makes Kel sweat for her success through perseverance, hard work, and skill. Readers will appreciate this true example of grrrl power!-Heather Dieffenbach, Lexington Public Library, KY
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5.0 out of 5 stars Page, Sep 1 2003
By Jessica (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Page: Book 2 of the Protector of the Small Quartet (Mass Market Paperback)
I love this book. This is the second book of the Protector of the Small Series. In this book, Kel hires a shy maid Lalasa, who becomes a very good friend. She trains her to defend herself against attackers. Her also meets a new animal friend, her dog Jump, who is useful in combat. She goes through severel 'firsts'like having her first period and her first crush. Lalasa helps her to deal with it all. She still has to deal with the bully Joren and his cronies being as difficult as ever. At the end of the book, the day of the test to become a squire, Lalasa is kidnapped, and it is up to Kel to rescue her before it is too late.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I was still reading this book!, Aug 18 2003
This review is from: Page: Book 2 of the Protector of the Small Quartet (Mass Market Paperback)
This was my favorite out of all the Tamora Pierce series and one of my favorites out of the series. I liked the first book too. And the third. I haven't read the fourth yet though. Kel is a great character who is so kind and adventurous.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Protector of the Small: Page, Jul 6 2003
By Amanda (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Page: Book 2 of the Protector of the Small Quartet (Mass Market Paperback)
In this new and exciting adventure, Kel starts off by being an eleven year old, second-grade page. After proving to everyone that she is here to stay, she does not think that Joren and his gang of bullies will bother her or other first-year pages again; however, the beginning of the term sees Keladry getting into yet another fight. Following this fight, she makes a new friend, Owen.

However, he is not the only new addition to Kel's group of friends. Kel soon comes to love Jump, a palace dog, who is old and has lost an ear and bears many scars. Kel also hires Lalasa, Gower's neice, as a maid, thinking that by doing so, Lalasa wil stop being mistreated by men. Kel teaches Lalasa how to defend herself, at first against her maid's wish, but Lalasa soon evolves into a strong, independant young woman who is not afraid to let men know the meaning of the word "no".

Lalasa is not the only person that evolves. Now that Kel has reached puberty, she must learn to deal with her new feelings for Neal, her best friend, and she learns the joy - and hardships - of entering womanhood and getting her menstruation. She must also learn to conquer her fear of heights, which she thinks is necessary in order for her to become a knight.

While things aren't always easy at the palace, Kel manages to pull through it all and, at the end of the book, she finally becomes a squire. This book was highly enjoyable and just as good as the previous one. I cannot wait to read the continuation, rightly entitled Squire! I am not at all disappointed and I thoroughly believe that Tamora Pierce has managed to write yet another fantasy story, filled with adventure and action. Congratulations Tamora!

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2.0 out of 5 stars disappointing...
i totally LOVED Pierce's Song of the Lioness, circle of magic, Immortals, and circle opens quartets, but I have to say that this one left me sorely disappointed. Read more
Published on Jun 10 2004 by lil

5.0 out of 5 stars Keladry moves from the book to our mirrors
The second installment of the POTS series subtley delves into Keladry's character, causing the audience to relate with her problems and understand what motivates her. Read more
Published on Jun 23 2003 by N. Paiss

5.0 out of 5 stars Keladry Strikes Back!
You've meet Keladry (Kel), the protector of the small in First Test, but have you met Page Kel?
This book is about Kel, now a page, and her adventures. Read more
Published on May 10 2003 by nj816

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the first
Kelandry of Mindelan passed her first year of knight training and was allowed to stay and finish her training. Read more
Published on Mar 31 2003 by celes1

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
"Page" was one of those books that you couldn't put down and would want to finish in one day! What drew me to this book, was knowing that, like "The First Test", this book would... Read more
Published on Mar 23 2003 by annakana

5.0 out of 5 stars A Most Entertaining Book for Young Adults
Those who have read Tamora Pierce's FIRST TEST will find that PAGE, the second book in the PROTECTOR OF THE SMALL quartet, is even more entertaining than the first. Read more
Published on Feb 19 2003 by J. Mosing

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read!
I am a huge fan of Tamora Pierce, and even though I'm a senior in high school, I still devour her books. Read more
Published on Jan 19 2003 by callidiscope

5.0 out of 5 stars 20 stars for Page!
This book is fantastic! This book has new friends, Kel's flock of sparrows, Lalasa Kels maid, and of course Jump her loyal dog. Read more
Published on Nov 4 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Story Line!
The book was exciting but the character wasn't as pronounced as Alanna was,(Lady Knight). My teen like the fact that she made friends with animals but wanted her to have more... Read more
Published on Sep 27 2002 by Crissa

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book
I loved this book, i can totally identify with kel. The characters seem real and the plot keeps you guessing till the very end . Read more
Published on Sep 1 2002

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