The Ruins of Gorlan: Book One

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.

Author: John Flanagan
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Published: 06/16/2005
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.08w x 0.94d
ISBN: 9780399244544
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 89662 / Ruins of Gorlan


Award: Texas Lone Star Reading List - Commended
Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 05/15/2005 pg. 588
Ingram Children's Advance 07/01/2005 pg. 57
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2005 pg. 436 - Recommended
Booklist 06/01/2005 pg. 1796
School Library Journal 06/01/2005 pg. 158
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2005 pg. 314 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2005 pg. 411 - Recommended - Better Than Most
ALA Recmd for Reluctant YA's 03/01/2006 pg. 33
Library Journal 10/03/2005

About the Author
John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. John began writing Ranger's Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series and its spinoff, Brotherband Chronicles. He currently lives in the suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their son, they have two grown daughters and four grandsons.