--- product_id: 8841456 title: "First Test: Book 1 of the Protector of the Small Quartet" brand: "tamora pierce" price: "KD 5.11" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/8841456-first-test-book-1-of-the-protector-of-the-small store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # First Test: Book 1 of the Protector of the Small Quartet **Brand:** tamora pierce **Price:** KD 5.11 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** First Test: Book 1 of the Protector of the Small Quartet by tamora pierce - **How much does it cost?** KD 5.11 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/8841456-first-test-book-1-of-the-protector-of-the-small) ## Best For - tamora pierce enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tamora pierce brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![First Test: Book 1 of the Protector of the Small Quartet - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mnYoBjldL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this Author *by T***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 24, 2023* I love how she writes strong heroines that fight for what is right. I love the interactions and development of characters. I have already bought the next one! Very hard to put down. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lovely book in the vein of Walk Two Moons, the Hunger Games and Harry Potter! *by F***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 27, 2015* I. The Beginning: Did It Hook Me?To be honest, yes and no. I mentioned this in previous posts, but I am very new to high fantasy YA. I honestly thought I wouldn't ever read it, but it is now one of my favorite genres. This is hilarious to me since my mother loves high fantasy and I used to tease her for reading them; my have the tables to turned!I think I would have understood this book better had I read the previous ones. I didn't even know their was a whole "world" to this series. I was curious about Alanna the Lioness and was upset when we didn't learn more about her; after going to Goodreads, I now see that there's a series dedicated to her alone.And I will be reading it, along with her other books.❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤II. The Characters: Could I Related to Them?Absolutely.Kel. She is ten years old, but she is wise beyond her years. Her focus is on the task at hand, she stands up for what she believes in and has a special kind of resilience. She would've been too perfect had her fear of heights not been introduce. She was a girl I could root for, the one who ran out the front door instead of up the stairs if she was being chased. I just love her!Crown. Crown is Kel's bird friend who can't talk or express ideas, but I loved her so much! I liked how she stood by Kel, defended her and helped her in any way she could. I have the nagging suspicion someone in the palace can change into an animal, hence giving a reason for Crown's intelligence, but the jury is still out on that one.❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤III. The Plot: Was It Well Paced?Absolutely. This book was very easy read and didn't have any lagging points. I will say that the action sometimes seems misplaced in the book, though. For instance, the fight with the Spidrens is at the end of the book, but it would've help more worth had it been in the beginning. Kel is trying to prove her way in a male-dominated field; that fight would've been a perfect way to do so.Some parts of the books seemed slightly rushed, but this didn't happen often. I can honestly say some of the plot twists snuck up on me! I thought I had this whole book figured out, and then BAM something happened! I liked this, since books typically are extremely predictable.❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤IV. World Building: Did I "Get" It?I don't want to say no, but I think reading the previous books will help with this. It's clear the setting of this book is in the past, but when you think of the mutations in the animals, I started thinking maybe this book is set in a post-apocalyptic future.I still don't understand the role of the trainees and their journey, but I'm learning over time. Their seem to be universal truths when it comes to fantasy, so this may just take time. I didn't have a firm grasp of where events took place or when. This book flows very well, but there really isn't a line of demarcation between "scenes".❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤V. The Ending: Did It Make Sense?Absolutely, but it could've been stronger. I loved seeing Kel triumph after so much hardwork, but it would've meant more if the writer had played up the drama. So much could've been thrown into the mix, but it wasn't. Maybe that's why I love this book; it's anything but typical.❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤VI. OverallOverall, I truly enjoyed this book. It has many positives and only a few negatives. I would highly recommend this book even to those who aren't into fantasy; it's just that good. There were a few plot holes I'm hoping will be tackled in the next book, but there was nothing terribly amiss.I recommend this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ought to be on the Required Reading List of every school district! *by R***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 15, 2016* I have to admit that I didn't immediately fall in love with this series of Tammy's for some reason, but on every re-read I just end up more head-over-heels with both Kel and her story to the point where I'm really not sure why it didn't click with me the first time; all I know is that now I absolutely adore it and by now I've read it almost as many times as I have the Immortals despite that earlier quartet's head-start. The writing prowess demonstrated has leaped ahead compared to Tammy's by-no-means-paltry talents displayed in the first two Tortall series, part of which must doubtless be attributed to the fact that she's got so much more room in these books to let the story read since the page-count-limits of YA fiction were greatly loosened by this time--and I could kiss J.K.Rowling's feet every day for that result alone, because the Protector of the Small quartet is glorious! The book manages to be both action-packed and thoughtful both in terms of its plot(s) and its heroine; Kel never backs down from a fight but she also insists on thinking things through. She's a wonderful student and a wonderful mentor at the same time, and watching her grow into herself is as fascinating as the burgeoning war, royal marriage, and social upheavals that serve as the foundation of the plot. And then there's the societal aspects, both in terms of Tortall (how has the world changed because Alanna is a knight? what other social changes have Thayet and Jon attempted since taking the crown? what happens when the culture and citizens of the Japan-like Yamani Islands meet the Western European-style kingdom of Tortall?) and our own world. Unfortunately many of the problems that Kel faces as the first known female page in centuries are all-too-realistic and common in our "more modern" world as well, and neither Tammy nor Kel hesitate to address how wrong these things are, whether they impact Kel directly or through her friends. This series tackles weighty issues like sexism, bullying, classism, poverty, crime, and the injustice of law head-on, all while never once sacrificing the suspense and delight of the story itself. I could not possibly love these books more and I truly believe that they ought to be required reading for every girl coming of age--and for every boy, genderqueer kid, and grown-up for that matter! It's never too late to learn, as some of those who initially balk at Kel discover, and the lessons of this quartet are as important as the story itself is engrossing. I'd give it six stars if I could. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/8841456-first-test-book-1-of-the-protector-of-the-small](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/8841456-first-test-book-1-of-the-protector-of-the-small) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*