Monday, April 28, 2014

Ranger’s Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan - ESSENTIAL

Flanagan, John Ranger’s Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan, 249 pgs. Puffin, 2006. $8.99. Language: G (0 Swears); Violence: PG; Mature Content: G.

Young Will is a ward of the Baron, and on choosing day is passed over to be an apprentice.  He wanted more than anything to be sent to Battleschool to become a knight, but his small size prevented that.  However, Halt, the Ranger has been watching and arranges with the Baron to apprentice Will himself.  Now he is training to be one of the elite Rangers.  But with War on the horizon, can Will be ready in time?  

This exciting read is the beginning of a 12 book series.  It catches the reader within the first few pages and leaves them wanting more. Your boys won’t be able to wait for the next installment. This is an Essential book/series for your library.  MS - ESSENTIAL  Lisa Librarian

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