Ruins of Gorlan

Ranger’s Apprentice Series

by John Flanagan

Five teenaged orphans are raised together in the medieval-like kingdom of Araluen.  Like the other 15-year-old wards of Castle Redmont, Will is nervous about Choosing Day, when each of them will be assigned to a different master for training. Though his dearest wish is to enter the Battleschool, his small stature prevents it. Instead, Will is apprenticed to the grim-faced, mysterious Ranger. Soon Will learns that becoming a ranger is more difficult, dangerous, and worthwhile than he had imagined.  When the kingdom is attacked by evil magic forces, Will helps track down and defeat a couple of particularly nasty beasts.

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