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Synopsis
Book 3 of the Protector of the Small Series A New York Times Bestseller Keladry of Mindelan has completed her fours years as a page. Now, at the age of fourteen and standing five foot ten, she is a squire -- the second phase of training for knighthood in the land of Tortall. A squire serves and learns from a seasoned knight, then faces a final test. That final test is the Ordeal, which takes place in a magical room called the Chamber. There, a squire encounters the parts of him -- or herself that the Chamber deems to be the most difficult to face -- be they fears, failing, or unrepented wicked deeds. The Ordeal is an experience in which some would-be knights have lost their minds or their lives. Kel has four years full of adventure, danger, and ever love, before her Ordeal. But as the time grows closer, the Chamber is breaking more squires than it ever has before. People begin to argue about what kind of knight the realm needs, and Kel's fate may signal the fate of the Kingdom.
Is Squire (Protector of the Small #3) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A girl defies tradition to become a knight, facing training challenges and earning respect through hard work. Contains mild medieval combat training and themes of overcoming gender discrimination.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include class struggle.
Who'll love this
Follow a tall, determined girl as she trains to become a knight in a world that doesn't think girls can do it.