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Original Description: "High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles. Page is the second book in the quartet Protector of the Small, by acclaimed fantasy author Tamora Pierce. It details the continuing training of Keladry (Kel) of Mindelan, the first ever official female page.Kel has been allowed to continue her training to be a knight. While she has been allowed to continue by Wyldon of Cavall, her stiff, old-fashioned training master, she's still not accepted by many of the male pages. Though she and her friends Neal, Merric, Cleon, and Owen continue to fight the hazing of the first years, the others appear to have lost interest. Kel wonders if she is the only one who really cares."
For Tamora Pierce's Page, please refer to the correct entry: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...
Original Description: "High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles. Page is the second book in the quartet Protector of the Small, by acclaimed fantasy author Tamora Pierce. It details the continuing training of Keladry (Kel) of Mindelan, the first ever official female page.Kel has been allowed to continue her training to be a knight. While she has been allowed to continue by Wyldon of Cavall, her stiff, old-fashioned training master, she's still not accepted by many of the male pages. Though she and her friends Neal, Merric, Cleon, and Owen continue to fight the hazing of the first years, the others appear to have lost interest. Kel wonders if she is the only one who really cares."
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Published July 18, 2010
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September 5, 2012
This isn't Tamora Pierce's book. If it is, why is "Lambert M. Surhone" the listed as the author/editor? It's a scam.
January 18, 2014
I thoroughly enjoyed this series about Keladry Mindelan. All of the books were real page-turners. There were twists and turns throughout. It was fun to have such a strong female hero in the story who proved herself even when others thought she couldn't because she was a girl. She faced overwhelming odd, kept her chin up, kept her moral compass, and beat the odds. This series has made me decide to read all of Tamora Pierce's books. There are many of them, but so far, very worth the time...all well-written and engaging.
January 1, 2023
Standard disclaimer that ratings of sentimental favorites are inconsistent both with one another and with ratings of newer books.
This book is where the series hits its stride. Pacing and foreshadowing was good, new character Lalasa / friends (especially Neal and Owen) were good, Wyldon was very likable as well. Just a good book on all counts.
This book is where the series hits its stride. Pacing and foreshadowing was good, new character Lalasa / friends (especially Neal and Owen) were good, Wyldon was very likable as well. Just a good book on all counts.
June 9, 2021
Page: Book 2 of the Protector of the Small Quartet Paperback – August 24, 2004
Reading age : 12 - 15 years
Lexile measure : 730L
Grade level : 7 - 9
I have read multiple times.
Audiobook is good also.
Reading age : 12 - 15 years
Lexile measure : 730L
Grade level : 7 - 9
I have read multiple times.
Audiobook is good also.
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September 30, 2020I enjoyed this novel. It is very real in its human portrayals and I love the fantasy.
November 26, 2020
I started the series with no expectations at all. It sucked me right in and I couldn't stop until I finished them.
April 1, 2022
wonderful fantasy novel the characters are amazing and I just love Kel. I have read this book somany times
May 12, 2025
Tamora Pierce is my all time favourite Author and I love all of her books equally!!
January 23, 2015
This review has been crossposted from my blog at The Cosy Dragon . Please head there for more in-depth reviews by me, which appear on a timely schedule.
Keladry has gotten past her First Test and now is a fully fledged page. She's not without problems though, as those people who plagued her in her first year have just become craftier. Not to mention a stray set of bandits.
Once again, Pierce shows the importance of following your goals, and not giving up on dreams because someone wants you to do so. Keladry works hard to get where she wants - not because she's a natural at things, but that she works her butt off to get there! It's more realistic I think than the Lioness in training, but I love both series (this one is just my favourite!).
I loved this novel just as much as the first, every time I read it. I only wish I could forget what happens so that each time I read it I would be surprised. That being said, I look forward to the next Pierce novel with great anticipation every time. Her last novel was a little disappointing, but still worth reading.
There are a number of minor climaxes within the novel, all of which serve to make the reader think more about Keladry and flesh her out as a good role model. The other characters, with the exception of Keladry's maid, seem a little more one dimensional. I guess it's because it's focalised from Keladry's point of view, and it's hard to know what they are thinking.
What was not clear to me was whether her first year was as a page, or whether it was an extra year tacked on. From the sound of things though, as she needs to pass examinations with Neil and the others, it was just a different sort of first year.
There's quite a big time jump in the novel to get the more exciting parts happening. It's so smooth though that between one chapter and the next a year passes and you don't feel like you've missed anything.
Overall, a satisfying read and reread for all young fiction fans. Recommend it to your kids, your grandkids, your neighbour's kids - this has fabulous values to share, and encourages perseverance - what more could you want?
Keladry has gotten past her First Test and now is a fully fledged page. She's not without problems though, as those people who plagued her in her first year have just become craftier. Not to mention a stray set of bandits.
Once again, Pierce shows the importance of following your goals, and not giving up on dreams because someone wants you to do so. Keladry works hard to get where she wants - not because she's a natural at things, but that she works her butt off to get there! It's more realistic I think than the Lioness in training, but I love both series (this one is just my favourite!).
I loved this novel just as much as the first, every time I read it. I only wish I could forget what happens so that each time I read it I would be surprised. That being said, I look forward to the next Pierce novel with great anticipation every time. Her last novel was a little disappointing, but still worth reading.
There are a number of minor climaxes within the novel, all of which serve to make the reader think more about Keladry and flesh her out as a good role model. The other characters, with the exception of Keladry's maid, seem a little more one dimensional. I guess it's because it's focalised from Keladry's point of view, and it's hard to know what they are thinking.
What was not clear to me was whether her first year was as a page, or whether it was an extra year tacked on. From the sound of things though, as she needs to pass examinations with Neil and the others, it was just a different sort of first year.
There's quite a big time jump in the novel to get the more exciting parts happening. It's so smooth though that between one chapter and the next a year passes and you don't feel like you've missed anything.
Overall, a satisfying read and reread for all young fiction fans. Recommend it to your kids, your grandkids, your neighbour's kids - this has fabulous values to share, and encourages perseverance - what more could you want?
December 22, 2015
This was a good book. The characters were fun, I like the fantasy and mix between weapons and magic. The ending was a little rushed, but still good. Does anyone know which one I'm supposed to read next?
October 1, 2012
I love everything by this author. Yay amazing female fantasy protagonists!
February 1, 2013
Got to admit that I didn't read it, but it's obviously not the real thing. The ISBN seems to have been pulled - it's certainly been dropped by Amazon. Sure looks like a scam to me.
March 25, 2014
I read this book years ago, but I found the story engaging and entertaining, along with all of the related books, but this has to be my favorite. It is a great bookk.
June 25, 2015
Tamora Pierce is a wonderful author and this series is so wonderful to read. If you like strong female characters, magic, and adventure, this is for you!
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September 26, 2017this book was really good and it was really interesting.
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December 1, 2019One of my favorite series. Easy read. Every time I'm sick I go back to these great stories
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