Ranger's Apprentice 1 & 2 Bind Up: The Ruins of Gorlan & The Burning Bridge

John Flanagan

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Published by Bodley Head Childrens, part of Random House Children's Publishers UK

Format: Hardback

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EAN: 9780370332147
Published: 1 Sep 2011

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Synopsis

Book 1: The Ruins of Gorlan
Will, you have been chosen.

You and you alone. You will become the eyes and ears of the kingdom, learning to move silent as a shadow. Your arrow will fly true and your sword will be swift, risking your life to protect your people. You are the Ranger's Apprentice. Are you ready?

Book 2: The Burning Bridge
Will, you are learning well, but you are soon to be tested.

For years the Kingdom has lived in peace, while the evil lord Morgarath has lived beyond the impassable mountains. But he has not been idle. Now you must embark on your most dangerous mission yet. The King's army has been deceived, and are headed for a brutal ambush. And you are the only one who can save them...

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What the critics say

A skillfully crafted fantasy tale with well written and engaging characters
- School Librarian

Will's vivid world will entice fantasy readers who are drawn by the lure of high adventure carried out by believable, down-to-earth heroes
- Booklist

A story which will have readers sitting on the edge of their seats
- www.lookingglassreview.com

. [T]his title by John Flanagan demonstrates wonderfully that you don't have to be the biggest guy in the pack to help make a difference or the strongest and that thought can a lot of the time out do brute force.
Add to this a wonderful story that takes the young reader on a fantasy journey as an apprentice learns the trade of the Ranger and discovers friendships can last and be forged despite the start that you have in life. It's clever, it's got great courage and fully supports the positive mental attitude that we all wish we could instil. Finally add to this a huge story arc, cracking characters that the reader will love to hang around and it's a tale that will have the reader demanding more. Great stuff.
- http://tattystreasurechest.blogspot.com/

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About the Author

John Flanagan began his working life in advertising before moving to freelance writing and script editing. He has written TV jingles and comedy-drama for television, and is one of Australia's more prolific TV writers.

John wrote the first book in the Ranger's Apprentice series to encourage his twelve-year-old son to enjoy reading. Michael was a small boy, and all his friends were bigger and stronger that he was. John wanted to show him that reading was fun, and heroes weren't necessarily big and muscular. Now in his mid-twenties, Michael is six feet tall, broad-shouldered and powerful - but he still loves the Ranger's Apprentice.

John lives in the beachside Sydney suburb of Manly.

John Flanagan