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Synopsis
Keladry of Mindalen, the first girl to train as a knight since Alanna, is officially a page now, but she's got three more years before she'll be a squire. And those three years are not going to be easy. Kel has to stand up against bullying boys, cruel older sisters, and, as always, the training master, Lord Wyldon!From the Hardcover edition.
Is Page (Protector of the Small) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A girl breaks gender barriers to become a knight while facing bullying and training challenges. Mild action violence appropriate for middle grade, with strong themes of perseverance and standing up for oneself.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include bullying.
Who'll love this
Readers will root for Kel as she fights to prove herself worthy of becoming a knight despite others doubting her because she's a girl.