John Flanagan
Paperback | Pages: 249 pages Rating: 4.22 | 115635 Users | 7311 Reviews
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| Original Title: | The Ruins of Gorlan |
| ISBN: | 0142406635 (ISBN13: 9780142406632) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://www.rangersapprentice.com.au/home.aspx |
| Series: | Ranger's Apprentice #1 |
| Characters: | Will Treaty, Halt O'Carrick, Alyss Mainwaring, Jennifer Dalby, Horace Altman, George Carter, Baron Arald, Sir Rodney, Morgarath, Tug, Abelard, Blaze, Gilan, Pauline DuLacy |
| Setting: | Araluen Redmont |
| Literary Awards: | Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2008) |
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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....Describe Regarding Books The Ruins of Gorlan (Ranger's Apprentice #1)
| Title | : | The Ruins of Gorlan (Ranger's Apprentice #1) |
| Author | : | John Flanagan |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 249 pages |
| Published | : | June 8th 2006 by Puffin Books (first published January 1st 2004) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Young Adult. Adventure. Fiction. Childrens. Middle Grade. Young Adult Fantasy |
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Ratings: 4.22 From 115635 Users | 7311 ReviewsJudgment Regarding Books The Ruins of Gorlan (Ranger's Apprentice #1)
I kept picking up mentions of these books here and there, so finally got a copy from my library. Also, I have a soft spot for Rangers. Blame Professor T.It was a bit cruel to this book to read it in the middle of a reread of Megan Whalen Turner's The Thief series, because the contrasts in quality rather jumped out at one. I was inclined to spot it a few points because it was its author's first book, till I reflected that so was The Thief. On the other hand, while Turner's book is classified YA,I was searching for a book that doesn't have any magic like in Eragon. So i began searching and came stumbling across this book. Hmm, rnager's apprentice. Catchy title. I began reading it. It was soooo good and exciting! All the emotions and action felt so real when you read it. I couldn't put down the book until either it was done or i was too sllepy to continue reading. SO far what happened was that Will (the main character) gets declined from being a warrior/knight because of his height. SO
3.5Ruins of Gorlan was a book I read when I first started high school, which was in 2010, I think. I graduated last year so I refuse to acknowledge maths. It's a book I've hunted for a while now, and I'm so glad to have my hands on it that it's ridiculous. I did have problems with this book during my re-read though. Maybe because it's a middle grade book, probably not. However, this book reads like an introductory novel. We barely get much action but are instead introduced to the world of the
Ack!!! Such an amazing book!! I would give a review but I don't have a lot of time so I will say.... basically it's amazing and everyone who loves action, fighting, and growing characters needs to read this!!I also will hate the covers as much as the next person because they could be so much better.
The novel easily grabs your attention--and keeps it. It's written in an easy-to-read style, full of adventure, excitement, and a good dash of humour. I enjoyed it from beginning to end (with plenty of pauses for a good laugh.) As the series progresses, both the author's writing and his character development improves. The first book is typical -- bullies, evil villain ruling strange creations (wargals), and a life-changing choice. But even so, it's a fresh look on the common story-line. While the
Sometimes, when I'm looking for a break from the gratuitous aspects of adult life and literature, I like to give YA books a try. This one definitely worked as a little escape.While there are definitely strife, violence, and tension in the story, I still want to call this a nice book--not in a negative or dismissive sense. Overall, its message is positive; but it isn't cloying. I expected an imitation of The Lord of the Rings, but it isn't that. While a few things about Halt reminded me of
Review-ish-but-not-really thing I wrote. Originally a blog post on my book blog, here: https://thepagedreamer.wordpress.com/...On the surface, its just a fun, YA fantasy book about fifteen-year-old Will and a sort of coming-of-age tale with swords and bows and rangers in a medieval-esque world, and a much more straightforward, less-convoluted story.And it is all of that.But beneath the surface there are other things going on (at least to this reader) which Ill get to later.Its very funny, in a
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