Ranger's Apprentice, Book 2: The Burning Bridge

As Will's apprenticeship with Halt continues, the kingdom of Araluen begins to receive dark tidings from the north. The wicked Morgarath is readying his army of monstrous Wargals and he has even assembled Skandian mercenaries for the task. But a routine diplomatic mission to the land of the Celts reveals a strange and disturbing sight as entire villages are abandoned... seemingly in a hurry. With his master helping to coordinate the attack and the Ranger Gilan off to warn the king, it is up to Will, Horace, the knight apprentice and a new friend, Evanlyn, to defeat the vicious Wargals and stop Morgarath from invading. It's an impossible task and the young Ranger must succeed, if the kingdom is to be saved, but at what cost? This second edition in the Ranger's Apprentice series shows a much more mature Will as he is forced to make decisions that not only affect his life and well-being, but that of his friends and the entire kingdom. A true coming of age series, rather than singular work, the Burning Bridge is full of fast paced action and high drama that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.