Page (Protector of the Small)

<p>The adventure continues in book two of the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: Tamora Pierce.</p> <p>A powerful classic that is more timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is about smashing the ceilings others place above you.</p> <p>WHEN THEY SAY YOU WILL FAIL... FAIL TO LISTEN.</p> <p>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<br> <br> her paralyzing vertigo, the gruelling training schedule and the dark machinations of those who would rather she fail.</p> <p>But in times of danger, Kel shines.</p> <p>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<br> <br> anything to halt her journey.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>'I take more comfort from and as great pleasure in Tamora Pierce's Tortall novels as I do from Game of Thrones' - Washington Post</p>