First Test recommended for ages 10 to 14
by Tamora Pierce (J Pierce) (1999)
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to live in the time of knights? Have you ever heard of a girl wanting to be a knight? Well, you can read about both in First Test by Tamora Pierce. This fantasy and adventure story is the first book in the “Protector of the Small” series, which follows Keladry on the long and difficult process of becoming a knight. Keladry faces many obstacles to just becoming a royal page, including the bully, Joren, and her fear of heights. Despite it all, Keladry courageously faces these challenges and always does what is right even when that is very tricky. Kind people and loyal animals help the girl page in this intriguing, exciting and inspiring tale.-SV