The Icebound Land: Book 3 (Ranger's Apprentice)

John Flanagan

ISBN 10: 0399244565 / ISBN 13: 9780399244568

Published by Philomel Books, New York, 2007

About this Item

Inscribed by author on Title page in black pen, "For Vanessa John Flanagan" First American edition 2007 stated with 5 7 9 10 8 6 to number line. 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 Book; binding tight with mild bump and small paper loss to bottom spine, minor chip to top front edge else boards straight and clean; minor to mild spotting to top and bottom edges and to second and third pages else text free of marks. appears gently read. Dust jacket ($16.99) has mild bumping to spine ends and top front flap corner with 1 1/4" closed tear and creasing to top front cover. Color sharp. Under archival quality mylar cover. Photos upon request. Packed well and shipped in a sturdy box. Seller Inventory # 032322GC

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Icebound Land: Book 3 (Ranger's ...

Publisher: Philomel Books, New York

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

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

Kidnapped after the fierce battle with Lord Morgarath, Will and Evanlyn are bound for Skandia as captives aboard a fearsome wolfship. Halt has sworn to rescue Will, and he will do anything to keep his promise-even defy his King.

Expelled from the Rangers he has served so loyally, Halt is joined by Will's friend Horace as he travels toward Skandia. On their way, they are challenged constantly by freelance knights-but Horace knows a thing or two about combat. Soon he begins to attract the attention of knights and warlords for miles around with his uncanny skill. Even so, will they be in time to rescue Will from a horrific life of slavery?

The smash hit series continues with another heart stopping adventure.

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.

Review:

"Flanagan's deft character portrayals and well-paced story will engage readers, and the ending will leave them clamoring for the next volume." (Booklist)

"This thrilling series has taken off around the world with boys and girls 11 and up crying out for more." (ABA Kids' Reading Guide 2005-2006)

"Laced with humour, credible chracters and the poinancy of slavery and drug addiction, The Icebound Land is a gripping tale." (The School Librarian)

"... dazzling in its detail, children will be unable to put this down." (The Liverpool Echo)

"The third book in the Ranger's Apprentice series features a dual story, switching between the ranger's apprentice, Will, accompanied by princess Evanlyn, and the ranger, Halt, accompanied by Will's friend Horace, a young knight-in-training. After an unsuccessful attempt to escape from the ship where they are captives, Will and Evanlyn are taken to Skandia and put to work as slaves. Meanwhile, Halt and Horace ride to the rescue, or at least toward the rescue, only to be detained by a series of petty thieves and a nefarious knight. Although both strands of narrative feature journeys, each provides its own challenges for the characters and pleasures for readers. The Halt/Horace strand combines elements of knightly combat with a certain dry wit, and the Will/Evanlyn strand offers a good adventure story with a surprising twist. Throughout the novel, Flanagan's deft character portrayals and well-paced story will engage readers, and the ending will leave them clamouring for the next volume." (Booklist)