Ranger's Apprentice 1: The Ruins Of Gorlan

John Flanagan

May 2010 · Ranger's Apprentice Book 1 · Random House Australia

About this ebook

Soon to be a major motion picture!
'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.

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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

Ratings and reviews

This is a great and fantastic book I teally enjoyed reading it and highly recommend it to anyone of all ages (mostly 11-16) but overall epic!

I'm not a big reader, but I'm a huge gamer. This series was so enthralling to me due to it being very fantasy rpg orientated. Recommended for gamers of all ages to have a good read :)

This book and series is incredible, I can recommend it to anybody, especially males. I read the majority of this series, all the book that were out, when I was a younger boy, and recently in my late teens, I have read the series again, including the new "Royal Ranger" book. The series has never failed to please, my favourite book series, and I have read many. Definitely read this and all others.

About the author

John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice and Brotherband adventure series have sold more than fifteen million copies worldwide. His books are available in more than one hundred countries, are regularly on the New York Times bestseller list, and have had multiple award shortlistings and wins in Australia and overseas. John, a former television and advertising writer, lives with his wife in a Sydney beachside suburb.