First Test (Protector of the Small #1)
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