About the book
Kel will not allow this first test to be her last. Her adventure begins in the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE.
Keladry of Mindelan is the first girl who dares to take advantage of a new rule in Tortall—one that allows females to train for knighthood. After years in the Yamani Islands, she knows that women can be warriors, and now that she’s returned home, Kel is determined to achieve her goal. She believes she is ready for the traditional hazing and grueling schedule of a page. But standing in Kel’s way is Lord Wyldon. The training master is dead set against girls becoming knights. He says she must pass a one-year trial that no male page has ever had to endure. It’s just one more way to separate Kel from her fellow trainees. But she is not to be underestimated. She will fight to succeed, even when the test is unfair.
More timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is Anti-Bullying 101 while also touching on issues of bravery, friendship, and dealing humanely with refugees against a backdrop of an action-packed fantasy adventure.
\"Tamora Pierce's books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration. Cracking open one of her marvelous novels always feels like coming home.\"
—SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author
\"Tamora Pierce didn't just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Pierce is the real lioness, and we're all just running to keep pace.\"
—LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Editions of First Test
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679889144
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679889175
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375829055
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780679989141
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307433350
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780739349113
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780739356654
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780739349106
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780739356494
Read an Excerpt
Kel will not allow this first test to be her last. Her adventure begins in the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE.
Keladry of Mindelan is the first girl who dares to take advantage of a new rule in Tortall—one that allows females to train for knighthood. After years in the Yamani Islands, she knows that women can be warriors, and now that she’s returned home, Kel is determined to achieve her goal. She believes she is ready for the traditional hazing and grueling schedule of a page. But standing in Kel’s way is Lord Wyldon. The training master is dead set against girls becoming knights. He says she must pass a one-year trial that no male page has ever had to endure. It’s just one more way to separate Kel from her fellow trainees. But she is not to be underestimated. She will fight to succeed, even when the test is unfair.
More timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is Anti-Bullying 101 while also touching on issues of bravery, friendship, and dealing humanely with refugees against a backdrop of an action-packed fantasy adventure.
\"Tamora Pierce's books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration. Cracking open one of her marvelous novels always feels like coming home.\"
—SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author
\"Tamora Pierce didn't just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Pierce is the real lioness, and we're all just running to keep pace.\"
—LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Test about?
Kel will not allow this first test to be her last. Her adventure begins in the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE.
Keladry of Mindelan is the first girl who dares to take advantage of a new rule in Tortall—one that allows females to train for knighthood. After years in the Yamani Islands, she knows that women can be warriors, and now that she’s returned home, Kel is determined to achieve her goal. She believes she is ready for the traditional hazing and grueling schedule of a page. But standing in Kel’s way is Lord Wyldon. The training master is dead set against girls becoming knights. He says she must pass a one-year trial that no male page has ever had to endure. It’s just one more way to separate Kel from her fellow trainees. But she is not to be underestimated. She will fight to succeed, even when the test is unfair.
More timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is Anti-Bullying 101 while also touching on issues of bravery, friendship, and dealing humanely with refugees against a backdrop of an action-packed fantasy adventure.
\"Tamora Pierce's books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration. Cracking open one of her marvelous novels always feels like coming home.\"
—SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author
\"Tamora Pierce didn't just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Pierce is the real lioness, and we're all just running to keep pace.\"
—LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in First Test?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy
Where can I read a sample of First Test?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679889144
Is First Test part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Protector of the Small
Who is/are the Author/s of the book First Test?
Tamora Pierce
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
First Test is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679889144) and paperback(ISBN 9780679889175) and paperback(ISBN 9780375829055) and altformat(ISBN 9780679989141) and ebook(ISBN 9780307433350) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739349113) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739356654) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739349106) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739356494)
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