Protector of the Small Books in Order

1999–2002 series of books by Tamora Pierce

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of First Test (Protector of the Small #1)

    First Test (Protector of the Small #1)

    1999 · Tamora Pierce

    First Test, by Tamora Pierce, introduces Keladry of Mindelan (Kel), the first girl to train for knighthood in Tortall after a decree allowing females…

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  2. Page

    2000 · Tamora Pierce

    Page is the second book in Tamora Pierce's quartet Protector of the Small, published in 2000 by Random House. The novel follows Keladry "Kel" of…

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  3. Cover of Squire (Protector of the Small #3)

    Squire (Protector of the Small #3)

    2001 · Tamora Pierce

    Fourteen-year-old Keladry of Mindelan is an unusual squire. She is a girl and nearly six feet tall, which sets her apart. Her success in passing the…

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  4. Cover of Lady knight

    Lady knight

    2002 · Tamora Pierce

    Kel has finally achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a knight, but the reality is far different from what she expected. She struggles with the…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Protector of the Small books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “First Test (Protector of the Small #1)”. Start with “First Test (Protector of the Small #1).”

How many books are in the Protector of the Small series?

We list 4 books by Tamora Pierce , published between 1999–2002.

Where can I buy the Protector of the Small books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.