The Battle for Skandia: Book Four: 4 (Ranger's Apprentice) - Softcover

Flanagan Ph., John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0142413402 ISBN 13: 9780142413401

Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers, 2009

Synopsis

The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone!

Still far from home after escaping slavery in the icebound land of Skandia, young Will and Evanlyn's plans to return to Araluen are spoiled when Evanlyn is taken captive. Though still weak, Will employs his Ranger training to locate his friend but soon finds himself fatally outnumbered. Will is certain death is close at hand, until Halt and Horace make a daring last-minute rescue. But their reunion is cut short by the horrifying discovery that Skandia's borders have been breached by the Temujai army - and Araluen is next in their sights. Only an unlikely union can save the two kingdoms, but can it hold long enough to vanquish a ruthless new enemy?

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.

About this title

Review:

"The story plunges forward with irresistible narrative drive toward the climactic battle scene. Even readers drawn to the series for its deftly drawn characters and setting may find themselves caught up in the action. A fine entry in the increasingly popular Ranger’s Apprentice series." (Booklist)

"Fans of the series will eagerly devour this one and wait impatiently for the next . . . A sure bet for fantasy fans." (School Library Journal)

"Flanagan expertly juggles the overall plot line . . . with a logically constructed campaign that culminates in a hard, suspenseful battle." (Kirkus (starred review))

Book Description:

Oakleaf Bearers is the fourth thrilling book in John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series – over eight million sold worldwide.

About this edition

• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0142413402
• ISBN 13: 9780142413401
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336