The Rangers Apprentice Series

Rangers Apprentice is a young adult fantasy series by Australian author John Flanagan.

The Rangers Apprentice takes place in a fictional world based on medieval times in Europe and chronicles the adventures of Will, an orphan who begins an apprenticeship to become a ranger.

A Ranger's duty is to protect the nation and as a ranger in training Will sets out with his mentor Halt and his best friend Horace on a journey to keep Araluen safe from outside threats and trators.

Flanagan has stated that the inspiration for the Ranger's series comes from a variety of sources including family and friends, World War II Rangers, and Texas Rangers.

Also, he credits inspiration for the relationship of the main characters in the Ranger's series to the Harry Potter series.

This is one of my husband's top 10 favorites in the fantasy genre. It's a great read for fantasy fans who like a lot of action and adventure, and for those who enjoy medieval style books as well.

Below you'll find a complete list of the Ranger's books in chronological order. Click the book title for more information on any available volumes.

The Ranger's Apprentice Books

Rangers Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan

Ranger's Apprentice Series Book
Philomel, June 2005
256 pages

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Rangers Apprentice: The Burning Bridge

Ranger's Apprentice Series Book 2
Philomel, June 2006
272 pages

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Rangers Apprentice: The Icebound Land

Ranger's Apprentice Series Book 3
Philomel, June 2007
260 pages

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Rangers Apprentice: The Battle for Skandia

Ranger's Apprentice Series Book 4
Philomel, March 2008
272 pages

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Rangers Apprentice: The Sorcerer of the North

Ranger's Apprentice Series Book 5
Philomel, November 2008
304 pages

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Rangers Apprentice: The Siege of Macindaw

Ranger's Apprentice Series Book 6
Philomel, August 2009
320 pages

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Rangers Apprentice: Erak's Ransom

Ranger's Apprentice Series Book 7
Philomel, January 2010
320 pages

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Rangers Apprentice: The Kings of Clonmel

Ranger's Apprentice Series Book 8
Philomel, May 2010
400 pages

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Rangers Apprentice: Halt's Peril

Ranger's Apprentice Series Book 9
Philomel, October 2010
384 pages

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