The adventure continues in book two of the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: Tamora Pierce.A powerful classic that is more timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is about smashing the ceilings others place above you.WHEN THEY SAY YOU WILL FAIL- FAIL TO LISTEN.As the only female page in history to pass the first year of training to become a knight, Keladry of Mindelan is a force to be reckoned with. But Kel-s battle to prove herself isn-t over. She must masterher paralyzing vertigo, the gruelling training schedule and the dark machinations of those who would rather she fail.But in times of danger, Kel shines.The kingdom-s nobles are beginning to wonder if she can succeed far beyond what they imagined. And those who hate the idea of a female knight are getting desperate - they will doanything to halt her journey.In a landmark quartet published years before it-s time, Kel must prove herself twice as good as her male peers just