PublishedRandom House, September 2009 |
ISBN9781864719048 |
FormatSoftcover, 288 pages |
Dimensions19.7cm × 12.9cm × 1.9cm |
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE
Soon to be a major TV series!
'Up there with young Harry Potter' MANLY DAILY
'Unstoppable action and riveting reading' GOOD READING
'A rousing story of heroism and friendship' LIMELIGHT
'Battles, swordplay, strategy... an action-packed battle adventure' VIEWPOINT
Will is small for his age, but agile and energetic. All his life, he has dreamed of becoming a great knight like the father he never knew, so he is devastated when he is rejected as an apprentice to Castle Redmont's Battleschool. Instead he is apprenticed to Halt, the mysterious Ranger whose uncanny ability to move unseen is thought to be the result of black magic.
Reluctantly, Will learns to use a Ranger's secret weapons- a bow and arrow, a mottled cloak and a stubborn little pony. It may not be the sword and battlehorse he longs for, but when Will and Halt set out on a desperate mission to prevent the assassination of the King, Will finds that a Ranger's weapons are not so useless after all . . .
Young readers will discover the power of courage over convention and revel in the exciting blend of skill, resilience, and unexpected heroism that defines this compelling series.
KIDS LOVE THE RANGER'S APPRENTICE SERIES!
'So good I couldn't put it down.' Robere, age 12
'It shows the real meaning of brain over brawn. I loved it.' Dylan, age 14
'To John Flanagan, I just finished your book and it was awesome!' Edward, age 12
'A great story... I could read it all over again!' Samantha, age 12
'It was fantastic! I can't wait to read more.' Leigh, age 15
'Absolutely love EVERYTHING about this book!!!' Kate, age 12
If she’s not busy being the Specialist Non-Fiction and Children’s and Young Adult Boffin, you’ll find Cadence curled up with one of the four books she usually has on the go. Feel free to talk to her about ancient history, middle-grade fiction or fantasy reads!
Will has always wanted to be a warrior, so when he is chosen to learn Ranger skills it comes as a bit of a shock. Journey with these characters, see them grow and be prepared for action, self-discovery and magic. One of the best fantasy I've read in a long time, great for both adults and children.
