
So while he is forced to train her, Wyldon puts her on probation for one year. He is absolutely against girls becoming knights. Up against the traditional hazing of pages and a grueling schedule, Kel faces only one real roadblock: Lord Wyldon, the training master of pages and squires.

In the medieval and fantastic realm of Tortall, Keladry of Mindelan is the first girl to take advantage of the decree that permits females to train for knighthood. In this first book in a new series from popular children's fantasy writer Tamora Pierce, we are introduced to a strong, adventurous new heroine who will win the hearts and minds of fantasy fans.From the Hardcover edition. Now, however, someone is about to change all that.


But ten years have passed, and no girls have come forward. When Alanna became the King's Champion, it was decided that girls would henceforth be allowed to train for the knighthood.
