First Test by Tamora Pierce

205 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous emotional fast-paced

Description

The first in the epic Protector of the Small series from award-winning US author, Tamora Pierce. Kel is the first girl to enlist as a page at the palace of Tortall - the first who has dared. She dreams of training to be a warrior knight, like the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,466 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
inspiring 51%
lighthearted 42%
hopeful 33%
funny 22%
emotional 17%
relaxing 6%
challenging 4%
reflective 3%
tense 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 39%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

4.22

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