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Ranger's Apprentice #01: The Ruins of Gorlan

by John Flanagan

Ranger's Apprentice #01: The Ruins of Gorlan Cover

ISBN13: 9780142406632
ISBN10: 0142406635
Condition: Standard
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He had always wanted to be a warrior. The Rangers, with their dark cloaks and shadowy ways, made him nervous. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now fifteen year-old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Ranger's apprentice. What he doesn't realize yet is that the Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom. Highly trained in the skills of battle and surveillance, they fight the battles before the battles reach the people. And as Will is about to learn, there is a large battle brewing. The exiled Morgarath, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night, is gathering his forces for an attack on the kingdom. This time, he will not be denied.

Review:

"[T]he well-paced plot moves effortlessly toward the climax, letting readers get to know the world and the characters gradually as excitement builds." School Library Journal

Review:

"The last few years have seen the publication of many fantasies, but few have the appeal of this original story." Booklist

Synopsis:

Full of adventure, storytelling, magic, and deep characterization, this debut fantasy introduces the magic-practicing Rangers, protectors of the kingdom, and Will, a 15-year-old villager who has been chosen as a Ranger's apprentice.

About the Author

John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. It wasn't until he wrote a highly uncomplimentary poem about a senior executive at the agency where he worked, however, that his talent was revealed. It turned out one of the company directors agreed with John’s assessment of the executive, and happily agreed to train John in copywriting. After writing advertising copy for the next two decades, John teamed with an old friend to develop a television sitcom, Hey Dad!, which went on to air for eight years. John began writing Ranger's Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series. He currently lives in a suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their son, they have two grown daughters and four grandsons.

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autumnatlucky7, June 12, 2008 (view all comments by autumnatlucky7)
OMG! wow i couldn't believe how this book got me interested! The realm that Flanagan created was pure genius! All the different characters and creatures held my attention. I literally couldn't put this book down! Props for Flanagan!
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Michael Slattery, February 9, 2008 (view all comments by Michael Slattery)
great book in this series
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780142406632
Author:
Flanagan, John
Publisher:
Puffin Books
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy
Subject:
Heroes
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Children s All Ages - Fiction - General
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Apprentices
Edition Description:
Quality
Series:
Ranger's Apprentice
Series Volume:
01
Publication Date:
July 2006
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
4-6
Language:
English
Pages:
249
Dimensions:
7.76x5.06x.72 in. .47 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12

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