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Book 1 of the Protector of the Small Quartet
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· Bluefire
· Trade Paperback · Ages 12 and up
· August 24, 2004 · $8.99 · 978-0-375-82905-5 (0-375-82905-9)

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ABOUT THIS BOOK

In the medieval and fantastic realm of Tortall, Keladry of Mindelan (known as Kel) is the first girl to take advantage of the decree that permits females to train for knighthood. But Kel is not a girl to underestimate. . . .
“Part school story . . . part fantasy . . . part animal story . . . this is a splendidly rousing feast.”—Booklist

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WINNER 2001 - Massachusetts Children's Book Award

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