Staff Pick
Young fans of fantasy and adventure will love the world building, classic style, and humor that are the hallmarks of Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series. In this fun and action-packed prequel, Halt and Crowley begin their quest to defeat the sinister Morgarath. Recommended By Michal D., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
From John Flanagan, author of the worldwide bestselling Ranger's Apprenticet
he first in a new prequel series featuring one of our favorite Rangers, Halt!
When Halt and Crowley discover that the ambitious Morgarath has been infiltrating the Rangers in order to corrupt the corps, the young Rangers travel north to Gorlan, seeking a royal warrant to stop Morgarath before it is too late. By weakening the Rangers, the most powerful force in support of the king, Morgarath plans to steal the throne. Yet when Halt and Crowley arrive in Gorlan, they discover just how close Morgarath's scheme is to taking root. Prince Duncan has already been taken prisoner and an imposter installed in his place. All the while, Morgarath has been earning trust and admiration from the Council of Barons while he secretly assembles a powerful force of his own. If the young Rangers are to prevent the coup from succeeding, they will need to prove their mettle in battles the like of which neither has ever faced.
This origin story brings readers to a time before Will was a Ranger's apprentice, and lays the groundwork for the epic battles that have already captivated fans of the Ranger's Apprentice series around the world.
Review
"Flanagan’s familiar mix of action, humor, and cliff-hanger endings will have fans and newbies hooked." School Library Journal
About the Author
John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer, and after a successful career in advertising and television, he began writing a series of short stories for his son, Michael, in order to encourage him to read. Those stories would eventually become
The Ruins of Gorlan, Book 1 of the Rangers Apprentice epic. Now with his companion series, Brotherband Chronicles, the novels of John Flanagan have sold millions of copies and made readers of kids the world over. Mr. Flanagan lives in the suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their son, they have two grown daughters and four grandsons.
You can visit John Flanagan at
www.RangersApprentice.com
www.BrotherbandChronicles.com