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The Ranger's Apprentice

12 books in reading order by Flanagan, John A.

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  1. The Ruins Of Gorlan

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    The Ruins Of Gorlan

    by Flanagan, John A.

    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 cloaksand shadowy ways. The...

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  2. The Burning Bridge

    Book 2

    The Burning Bridge

    by Flanagan, John A.

    The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! For years, the Kingdom of Araluen has prospered, with the evil lord Morgarath safely behind the...

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  3. The Icebound Land

    Book 3

    The Icebound Land

    by Flanagan, John A.

    The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! Kidnapped after the fierce battle with Lord Morgarath, Will and Evanlyn are bound for Skandia as...

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  4. The Battle For Skandia

    Book 4

    The Battle For Skandia

    by Flanagan, John A.

    The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! Still far from home after escaping slavery in the icebound land of Skandia, young Will and...

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  5. The Sorcerer In The North

    Book 5

    The Sorcerer In The North

    by Flanagan, John A.

    Will, now a full-fledged Ranger responsible for a sleepy fief, finds a new adventure as he seeks the traitors who poisoned the king, investigating rumors of sorcery, and trying to...

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  6. The Siege Of Macindaw

    Book 6

    The Siege Of Macindaw

    by Flanagan, John A.

    The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! The kingdom is in danger. Renegade knight Sir Keren has succeeded in overtaking Castle Macindaw and...

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  7. Erak's Ransom

    Book 7

    Erak's Ransom

    by Flanagan, John A.

    The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! In the wake of Araluen's uneasy truce with the raiding Skandians comes word that the Skandian...

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  8. The Kings Of Clonmel

    Book 8

    The Kings Of Clonmel

    by Flanagan, John A.

    The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! When a cult springs up in neighboring Clonmel, promising to quell the recent attacks by lawless...

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  9. Halt's Peril

    Book 9

    Halt's Peril

    by Flanagan, John A.

    The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! The renegade outlaw group known as the Outsiders has journeyed from kingdom to kingdom, conning the...

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  10. The Emperor Of Nihon-ja

    Book 10

    The Emperor Of Nihon-ja

    by Flanagan, John A.

    The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! When Horace travels to the exotic land of Nihon- Ja, it isn't long before he finds...

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  11. The Lost Stories

    Book 11

    The Lost Stories

    by Flanagan, John A.

    Inspired by his millions of fans worldwide, many of whom wrote him emails and letters questioning the fate or the origin of some of the most popular characters and storylines...

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  12. Ranger's Apprentice

    Ranger's Apprentice

    by Flanagan, John A.

    A juvenile/young adult series set in a medieval Europe that resembles our own. The story follows an orphan protagonist who seeks to protect the kingdom from evil invaders.

    A strong series for kids looking for a bit of adventure fantasy. It's not deep or particularly complex; it's not a classic that tries to teach you something grand as...

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