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The Ruins of Gorlan: Book One

by John Flanagan

An apprentice steps into a kingdom’s hidden defenses

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An apprentice steps into a kingdom’s hidden defenses

Will has feared the Rangers’ shadowy reputation, so being selected as one of their apprentices overturns what he thinks he knows about them. Their work—training in battle and surveillance to protect the kingdom before danger reaches its people—gives the fantasy adventure a strong focus on preparation and service. As Will begins learning the role, the exiled Morgarath gathers forces for an approaching assault. The opening volume establishes the Ranger’s Apprentice series through a young protagonist’s entry into a secretive order and a threat that puts the wider kingdom at stake.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For readers ages 9–12 interested in fantasy adventure.
  • For readers who enjoy young protagonists entering an unfamiliar role or order.
  • For readers drawn to stories involving kingdom defense, training, and looming conflict.

Themes

Apprenticeship and responsibilityHidden knowledge and reputationProtection of a communityPreparation for conflict

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Book overview

The fantasy adventure that launched the international bestselling series, with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone!

They have always scared him in the past--the Rangers, with their dark cloaks and shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Ranger's apprentice. What he doesn't yet realize 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. . . .

Here is the fantasy adventure that launched the Ranger's Apprentice series, an epic story of heroes and villains that has become an international phenomenon. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, T.H. White's The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini's Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire series.

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