Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Test | 1999 | Tamora Pierce | Buy |
| 2 | Page | 2000 | Tamora Pierce | Buy |
| 3 | Squire | 2001 | Tamora Pierce | Buy |
| 4 | Lady Knight | 2002 | Tamora Pierce | Buy |
The Protector of the Small series by Tamora Pierce follows Keladry of Mindelan, who becomes the first girl to openly train as a knight in Tortall. First Test (1999), Page (2000), Squire (2001), and Lady Knight (2002) track her progress through each stage of knightly training.
Unlike Alanna, who disguised herself as a boy, Keladry faces her challenges openly. The series deals with bullying, perseverance, and proving oneself in a system that was not designed for its protagonist. The four books were published at a pace of one per year.