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Sep 03, 2008

Rebecca rated it:

Kel ... is a knight. And as her first glorious duty, she is sent off into the field of ... babysitting?

As the war with Scanra blooms into all out strife, Kel is sent to the borders to head a refuge camp. Not her favorite place in the world, but then again, Kel is anything but a complainer.

Taking the reins as more old friends come back, and new friends join the mix, this adventure might prove to be just too much for Kel.

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Jan 29, 2009

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Jan 05, 2008

Rachel rated it:

If you were hungry for more when you finished Pierce's Alanna trilogy, here's a second entre to the busy world of Tortall, where Prince Jonathan has succeeded his father to the throne and he world has been plunged into war.

Keladry of Mindelan grew up in a diplomat's household and overcame a debilitating fear of heights to become a lady knight, the second such in Tortall's recent history. Really good/fun series that I plowed through in a couple of days straight. if you like Pierce's More...

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Mar 01, 2009

Linda rated it:

This is the last book in the Protector of the Small series. I have read 3 of the 4 books (I just obtained book #2) and I'm enchanted with the land of Tortall and the real feel of this medieval kingdom that seems like England, with a little believable magic and some mythical creatures, and a whole lot of action. And of course, the good triumphing over evil theme. In this last book, Keladry of Mindelan, has finally achieved her knight status after years of hard work. Tortall is at war with Scanra More...

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Feb 08, 2012

Whitley rated it:

This was my favorite book out of the Protector of the Small series, and I think it was wonderfully crafted. The characters, the conflict, Kel's frustration as she is forced to try and decide between her 'destiny' and her orders. All wonderful.

I gave it five stars, but I think others should be wary. This is one of those books where I'm fully aware that while I like it, there's stuff in here that others might not like. A huge chunk of this book follows Kel as she sets up a refugee More...

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Oct 24, 2011

Erin rated it:

This book was pretty unputdownable; pretty action packed from beginning to end. Thinking back, there actually wasn't that much action at the beginning perse, but there's a sort of divine prophecy that starts to book off, so even when not much is happening there's still this level of expectation. I had so much empathy for Kel and everyone around her throughout the story (Jeez, why is no one sending her backup when she's got hundreds of civilians to defend and weekly raids from the enemy??) The More...

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Jun 27, 2011

JoLee rated it:

Lady Knight is a nice conclusion to Kel's series. The war with Scanra is still waging. Kel is assigned to protect a refugee camp. This is particularly worrying to her as she knows that the evil mage Blace uses children for his killing devices and within the wall of her refugee camp sleep 200.

Kel is different than most of the heroes who populate Tamora Pierce's novels. She is a leader who understands strategy and who inspires loyalty. I love Kel's friends - Neil, Owen, Toby, Dom. I was More...

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May 23, 2011

Jennifer rated it:

This is book 12 in the outstanding Tortall series. It is also the conclusion of Kel's quartet, and it does not disappoint. It is as exciting as its predecessors, and the characters just as interesting and fun to be around. I don't give it that fifth star because Pierce made two uncharacteristic errors near the end of the book. The second is very minor -- on one page, a wounded character is said to be mounting his horse (with assistance); a couple of pages later, he is described as on foot and ap More...

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Oct 31, 2010

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Jul 19, 2010

Emma rated it:

In this novel Kel has to go through four years as a squire before she can become a knight. For those of you who have read the first two books you will understand what I mean when I say: Yes! One step closer Kel just get through this and you will be a knight!!! Not to say that the adventure ends when she becomes a knight because in Lady Knight you realize the adventure is only just beginning but that is for my next review. In Squire Tamora Pierce as always hits the ball out of the park and makes More...

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Jul 19, 2010

Rhiannon rated it:

In Lady Knight, the final book in the Protector of the Small Quartet series, Kel is faced with her first assignment as a knight... and it's a dozy. Build and command a refugee fort in the middle of a Warfield. Man it with just a trickle of help, and share the major responsibilities with two of her friends, fellow green, new, Knights Merric and Neal. Control, protect and garner the respect of some 400 refugees who believe they've been passed into your care because obviously nobody cares about the More...

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May 24, 2011

Trickey rated it:

This was a very satisfying end to a series that spans a lot of time in a girls life. I really felt like Kel comes into her own at the end. There are some themes that aren't full explored (and maybe they don't need to be in young adult), but we are introduced to them and they don't necessarily follow through. I found the abuse of children a really interesting topic to cover, but then we never really find out the culprit's motivation. I guess what we've been taught is that some people are just bad More...

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Oct 04, 2010

lisa rated it:

the electrician i was working with today insisted on mocking me for rereading a book i have read a dozen times, and i kept responding by saying "but it's one of my favorites!" i don't know why people don't understand rereading books, but whatever- this book makes me incredibly happy, so sometimes i reread it when i need a pick-me-up.

kel really comes into her own as a commander (and an adult) in this book. she accepts the things she cannot change with dignity and a resolve t More...

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Aug 01, 2011

Brittany rated it:

The final book of the Protector of the Small quintet, "Lady Knight" is a predictable end to the long story. Perhaps I read through the series too quickly but Kel's character never developed beyond her 10 year old self at the start of her tale. She was mature and wise beyond her years then, but now all grown up, she's still that static character that wants to be the perfect "save-'em-all" knight. She's so predictable that the other characters in the book figure out what she's More...

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Jun 17, 2009

Hannah rated it:

Reasonable finish to the series. Not quite the "perfect" ending that Pierce usually delivers for her heroines, but perhaps slightly more realistic. The final test also seemed unreal (more like a confusing dream sequence), and the neat pairing-off of the side characters, while Kel seems to have walked away empty-handed, was a bit anti-climatic. That's nit-picking, though, but that aside, the one thing that truly annoyed me was the extent to which Kel seems to have won everyone's hearts More...

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Sep 17, 2009

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Jun 30, 2011

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I have read this series at least once a year since the first time I got it. Pierce's portrayal of a young girl striving to accomplish a dream while being looked down on by many because of her gender was something that I, although having never personally experienced sexism at that level, understood and appreciated. Keladry is a great heroine and her ability to remain calm in the face of enormous obstacles is inspiring to me each time I read the series. The books aren't perfect, there are a few in More...

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Oct 06, 2011

Erin rated it:

Newly minted Lady Knight Keladry of Mindelan is assigned to the difficult task of organizing, supplying, and defending the refugee camp she christens "Haven." Few soldiers can be spared to help her defend her refugees from the raiding Scanrans and their metal killing devices powered by the spirits of murdered children, so she begins training "her people" to defend themselves. Kel itches to get outside the walls and search for the mage responsible for the devices, as she has More...

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Jul 27, 2011

Medina added it

I read this because I knew that many of my students were getting to read it in their English class. It was picked by our district as book for all students to read. I was really looking forward to reading it, It is one of my favorite genres, the heroine is a strong and does not need a man to fix her problems. I was disapointed though after reading it. Maybe if I had realized that it was the last book in a series before I started reading it I would have read them first and felt differently. It has More...

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Jan 24, 2010

Emcats10 rated it:

Wonderful, if you love action and adventure. The ladies of Tamora Pierce's books always shock you, they don't like to play damsel in distress, they prefer to be right in the action taking charge. It's a wonderful ending to the Protector of the Small series. Kel is an amazing character that grows so much in this book, and is very witty and clever. Most girls would strive to be like her, and find her as a great role-model. Kel goes through so many grueling things it's impossible to put the bo More...

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Oct 24, 2010

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Jun 05, 2010

Mary rated it:

This title is the last in a quartet of titles tracing the youth of Keladry of Mindelan, a young Tortellan girl who aspires to be a knight. I liked it because it does two things for young readers: its main character models what a person must do to reach a goal. Kel works constantly on her body, and uses skills picked up from another culture to maintain composure through the psychological and social pressures placed upon her to dissuade her from attaining her goal. It also demonstrates the way More...

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Feb 18, 2009

Stacey rated it:

This was an outstanding conclusion to the Protector of the Small quartet. Tamora Pierce does an excellent job creating the perfect heroine. She is tough, strong and compassionate. Kelady of Mindelan has finally achieved her goal of becoming a knight, and much to her disappointment her first job is to oversee a refugee camp. She chomps at the bit at being a babysitter instead of a soldier, but the story is really very good. I would have given this a 4.5 rating if I had been able. I had been More...

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Jun 27, 2010

Jeanna rated it:

I like Pierce overall, but one thing really annoys me about her writing: Her main characters' assumed moral superiority over anyone who doesn't conform to her ideas of sexuality. The main character in this quartet assumes that anyone who objects to homosexuality, sex before marriage, and several others things is just ridiculous and uneducated. Without ever really explaining why--just that they must be backward. Fortunately this topic comes up very little in the books, so it wasn't overwhelming.
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Jan 29, 2011

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Oct 23, 2010

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May 15, 2011

Deanna rated it:

An amazing series... I didn't realize there was a fourth book so I was really excited to read this one. It was amazing and had a lot of action which is what I expected from Tamora Pierce. Kel is a great character and so were the rest. It was well written and I was surprised at how well it measures with the allana series. A truly amazing series with a wonderful story line that will kepp you intrigued and guessing throughout the whole series. I only wish I knew who Kel ended up with for sure lol.. More...

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Jul 15, 2009

Lindsey rated it:

Overall the series was good; not as great as Trickster's or Bekka Cooper, but I felt the last two books saved this series for me. It veered from standard format and delved into more interesting subject matter and jobs for Kel. Instead of keeping with knighthood, the story had Kel become a commander. The "love" interests in all the books felt tacked on and unnecessary, let alone as a way to end the story. Pierce's heroines can be single and enjoy it, but she always feels the need t More...

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Feb 17, 2009

Michael rated it:

Outstanding climax to a great series. As is the pattern with the preceding books, the story begins with Keladry acting in compassion -- this time on a much larger scale as the assigned leader and protector of a refugee camp. And, like the other books, it's her strength and her willingness to do what's right for the weaker souls under her care that lead her to victory.

I thought of my 6-year-old daughter often as I read this series. I must say that if I were to pick a fictional hero More...

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Oct 21, 2009

Ceridwyn rated it:

I concede to the opinions of others - Kel is a very cool heroine. I still prefer Ally Cooper, but that's because she's older, trickier and less 'good'.

Kel does seem much older than her years - a ten year old doing what she does in First Test seems totally unbelievable, aspirational, yes, possible, no. But as a series I really liked the Protector of the Small quartet (much MUCH more than the Daine books). Pierce really has a thing about vanquishing bullies - which I like. I also enjoy More...

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