Fifteen-year old Will has been a ward at Castle Redmount his entire life; and the only one of his year-mates to no know his last name. Left at the castle with a note as an infant, Will knew almost nothing of his past. Now, it is the time of the Choosing, where master tradesmen select young men and women as apprentices to learn their trade. Will wishes to train to be a knight, like his father, but small for his age, agile and with an incredible ability to get himself into trouble; Will is not exactly built for war. Denied a chance at his dream, Will gets an unexpected offer in the form of Halt: a member of the Rangers. Rangers are steeped in mythology and suspicion, Will is not sure this is where his destiny lies. Yet with no other option he accepts and begins his new life as a Ranger's apprentice. When an enemy from Araluen's past begins a quest to seek revenge and regain his former power, it is up to Will, Halt and even the knights to protect the kingdom and defeat Morgarath once and for all. In this first novel, we see the beginnings of some truly incredible characters. If given the chance, readers will not only appreciate the fast paced action and clever twists, but also subtle relationships between the peoples in its world. Ranger's Apprentice is more of a coming of age series, rather than singular work, not to be missed.
256 pages 978-0399244544 Ages 10-13
Keywords: fantasy, action/adventure, apprenticeship, coming of age, main character male, part of a series, 10 year old, 11 year old, 12 year old, 13 year old
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The fantasy adventure that launched 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 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. . . .
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. ---from the publisher
