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| Title | : | Protector of the Small (Protector of the Small #1-4) |
| Author | : | Tamora Pierce |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 791 pages |
| Published | : | November 2004 by SFBC |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Young Adult. Fiction. Magic |
Tamora Pierce
Hardcover | Pages: 791 pages Rating: 4.53 | 9441 Users | 105 Reviews
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This is my favorite of Tamora Pierce's Tortall series, the one I re-read when I want a book that I know will make me happy. I really love Keladry and her friends. I love that, and it's said in the book, while Alanna from the Lioness series of books had magic and the hand of the goddess on her, Keladry is just a determined girl who wants to right injustices. This series is exciting and engaging, with suspense and victories that the reader can rejoice in. When I was reading this series, I hated to put it down. You are rooting for Keladry. Even when I re-read these books, though I already know what's going to happen, I still get drawn in and want to keep going, and that's a sign of a good book. Pierce really expands on the world of Tortall that was introduced in the previous two series. 10 years have passed since Lady Alanna won her spurs in the first Tortall series, and while the King has declared it legal for girls to become knights, Keladry is the first girl in the 10 years to attempt it. Throughout all 4 books of this series, Keladry faces hazing and bullying, people who insult her and look down on her for pursuing this "un-ladylike" and unconventional "career-path." But I love that she doesn't let that stop her. Yes, she finds some of their insults and behavior hurtful, but she looks to herself and those she respects for approval and affirmation. I love that message for young girls. As opposed to something like Twilight, these books really deliver a message of empowerment and show a great role model for girls. Kelardy's example encourages girls to make well thought out decisions for themselves, to see the hurtful side of bullying, and that with enough determination, anything is possible. That just because something is "the way it's always been," doesn't mean that is how it should be. These books were written in the late 90's, but I feel like Keladry's anti-bully stance is really relevant to today. I also like that, while Keladry has various "love-insterests" through the series, these books are not about romance. These books are Keladry's journey, and yes, there are moments of romance as boys come into her life, but the point is not that she gets married and lives happily ever after. The point of this story is that Keladry set's out to become a knight and she does it! She wanted her spurs so that when she sees something wrong, she can do something about it, and she accomplishes that goal. That's the happily ever after.
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| Original Title: | Protector of the Small |
| ISBN: | 0739446983 (ISBN13: 9780739446980) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Protector of the Small #1-4, Tortall |
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Ratings: 4.53 From 9441 Users | 105 ReviewsCriticism Out Of Books Protector of the Small (Protector of the Small #1-4)
Heroes--- or in the authors case, she-roes come in all shapes and sizes and they all have their strengths and gifts. In this book, Keladry enters the world of knighthood... a place that is normally all male. But! She has unique allies... animals... that can 'talk'.The Cheshire cat of Wonderland can speak-- so can Puss 'n Boots-- and a host of other famous animal characters throughtout bookdom. But in this series...animals stay animals-- and yet they can speak without words. Honestly, it's hardOriginally published on everydayreads.wordpress.com~I first stumbled across Kel's story when I was just a shy, awkward eleven year old girl lacking in both a spine and a voice - though not in curiosity. It was 2010, and my local library had just ordered copies of the Protector of the Small Quartet and brazenly laid the glossy-covered books out on display. As a sheltered child kept strictly unaware of the Feminist Agenda, the closest I had ever come to reading about a strong female character were
This is a series that I can come back to again and again. The writing is stronger than in the Lioness Quartet, and the storyline more compelling than The Immortals. Only the Trickster books surpass it in quality. Even so, I return to Kel more often than to Aly; beginning as they do with a younger, less complicated character, they're simply an easier read, well-suited to days when I just want to wrap myself in a favorite fantasy world without distraction. This isn't to say that Kel isn't a
I read this in my early teens and it was great revisiting it! Keladry is a great character - capable, determined, amazingly stoic thanks to her Yamani (Japanese) training, and a leader with a heart for people, especially the downtrodden and vulnerable. I think having Kel grow up in the Yamani Islands was brilliant - it explained her self-control, her open-mindedness and gave her interesting skills (prior combat training, use of the glaive) and connections. She's a far more realistic character
Awesomeness in four parts. Though if there's anything that doesn't appeal to me about Ms Pierce's writing (and there isn't much), it's how she handles romance. I know it's more realistic, particularly pertaining to the time period, but still. Probably the only romance I enjoyed out of all her Tortall series was the one in the Immortals series. But that's another review, and we're talking about Kel here.I LOVE Kel. She is probably one of my favourite heroines of all time. She isn't beautiful, but
Though junior or perhaps young adult fiction and a series that I first read 10+ years ago, this re-read has been almost as enjoyable as the first read. Its not the plot that draws you in, though thats also quite engaging, but the moments that make up Kels life as she goes through her journey in becoming a female warrior in very male-dominant world. Amazing.
Like Tamora Pierce's other heroines, Keladry grows up over the course of these excellent books. Each is longer and deeper than the one before. I'm not a parent, so I'm not sure at what age the series should be recommended to a child (since now that it's complete, it might be read in one fell swoop), given the mature themes of both war and romance being addressed by the end. However, I do not hesitate to say that Ms. Pierce writes great, realistic role models.I just acquired the first two as
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