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The Ruins of Gorlan

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By John Flanagan
Series: Ranger's Apprentice
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Will, a small and unassuming 15-year-old, is chosen to be a Ranger's apprentice, a group feared and misunderstood by the villagers for their secretive ways. As he trains in battle and surveillance skills, Will discovers that Rangers are the kingdom's protectors, fighting to keep its people safe. With the exiled Morgarath rallying forces for a looming attack, Will must rise to face a great challenge. This thrilling fantasy adventure launches the acclaimed Ranger's Apprentice series, blending epic heroism and dark villains.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for young readers and fans of classic and modern fantasy, especially those who enjoy Lord of the Rings, The Sword in the Stone, Eragon, and Game of Thrones.

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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.

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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 realise 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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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780142406632

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: Penguin USA

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 288

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational John Flanagan Penguin Books Series: Ranger's Apprentice Young Adult

About the Author

John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. John began writing Ranger’s Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series and its spinoff, Brotherband Chronicles. He currently lives in the suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their son, they have two grown daughters and four grandsons.

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