Books like Squire (Protector of the Small #3)

Squire (Protector of the Small #3) by Tamora Pierce reads as inspiring, adventurous. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

First Test (Protector of the Small #1)

Tamora Pierce · 1999

Both explore gender roles & knighthood

81% genome match

The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen

Lloyd Alexander · 1991

Both explore self-discovery

61% genome match

Dragonsong

Anne McCaffrey · 1976

Both explore gender roles & self-discovery

69% genome match

Sheepfarmer's Daughter (The Deed of Paksenarrion)

Elizabeth Moon · 1988

Both explore self-discovery & courage

69% genome match

The Spook's Curse

Joseph Delaney · 2005

Both explore courage

67% genome match

A Wizard Abroad

Diane Duane · 1993

Both explore self-discovery

67% genome match

The Wind Singer

William Nicholson · 2000

Both explore courage & self-discovery

65% genome match

Rowan of Rin (Rowan of Rin

Emily Rodda · 1993

Both explore courage & self-discovery

63% genome match

The Tombs of Atuan

Ursula K. Le Guin · 1971

Same fantasy feel

45% genome match

The Ruins of Gorlan

John Flanagan · 2004

Same ya feel

58% genome match

The whale rider

Witi Tame Ihimaera · 1987

Both explore gender roles

60% genome match

The Conch Bearer

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni · 2003

Both explore courage

61% genome match