New Releases by John Flanagan

From John Flanagan, author of the worldwide bestselling Ranger''s Apprentice -- an all-new adventure featuring the Brotherband crew and one of our favorite Rangers! Hal, his Brotherband crew, and the Ranger Gilan have freed the twelve Araluens sold into slavery. Returning to Araluen, Gilan is given a new mission by King Duncan: protect his daughter’s life. Princess Cassandra has survived one attempt on her life already, and now whispers of a second attempt have reached the kingdom. A deadly sect known as the Scorpion Cult is thought to be behind the assassination threat. Not waiting to see if the knife will strike true, the Brotherband again team up with Gilan to track down the would-be killers. In this fifth book in the Brotherband Chronicles, old friends reemerge to take on new enemies as the worlds of Ranger’s Apprentice and Brotherband join forces in battle!

In Skandia, there is only one way to become a warrior. Boys are chosen for teams called brotherbands and must endure three months of gruelling training in seamanship, weaponsand battle tactics. It''s brotherband against brotherband, fighting it out in a series of challenges. There can be only one winner. When Hal Mikkelson finds himself the unwilling leader of a brotherband made up of outcasts, he must step up to the challenge. The Heron brotherband might not have the strength and numbers of the other two teams, but with inventiveness, ingenuity and courageon their side, they might just surprise everyone.

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Efter att ha drabbats av en obeskrivlig förlust är Will besatt av att hämnas på de ansvariga, även om det innebär att han måste lämna spejarkåren. Till slut är det Halt som kommer på lösningen: Will måste ta sig an en lärling. Kandidaten som väljs ut överraskar alla och gör det omöjligt för Will att säga nej. Att träna en rebellisk och ovillig lärling är tufft nog, men när ett rutinuppdrag går snett måste Will bestämma sig för vad som betyder mest att hämnas på dem som orsakat honom olycka, eller att rädda oskyldiga människor från en säker död. John Flanagan växte upp i Sydney, Australien och drömde alltid om att bli författare. Istället för böcker skrev han under många år reklamtexter och utvecklade även en populär teveserie i sitt hemland. Serien om Will, spejarens lärling, var från början en samling korta historier som Flanagan skrev till sin son, som var mycket mindre än alla sina kompisar. Han ville visa att det fanns sånt som var roligt att läsa och att man inte behövde vara stor och stark för att vara hjältemodig. (Numera är sonen stor och stark, men älskar fortfarande att läsa Spejarens lärling.)

From #1 New York Times bestselling author John Flanagan comes the story that brings the Ranger''s Apprentice series full-circle and ushers in a brand new arc starring Maddie, the Royal Ranger! Will Treaty has come a long way from the small boy with dreams of knighthood. Life had other plans for him, and as an apprentice Ranger under Halt, he grew into a legend—the finest Ranger the kingdom has ever known. Yet Will is facing a tragic battle that has left him grim and alone. To add to his problems, the time has come to take on an apprentice of his own, and it’s the last person he ever would have expected: Princess Madelyn, the daughter of Princess Cassandra. Will has to win the trust and respect of his difficult new companion—a task that at times seems almost impossible. John Flanagan returns to conclude the series that has conquered millions of readers worldwide with this pulse-pounding adventure that brings one era to a close, ushers in the next, starting the series anew starring Maddie, the Royal Ranger. For fans of Tolkien, Redwall, Game of Thrones, and T.H. White, Ranger''s Apprentice delivers fantasy-adventure thrills with real-world historical details. Praise for John Flanagan: “The last few years have seen the publication of many fantasies, but few have the appeal of this original story.” —Booklist, starred review, on The Ruins of Gorlan “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''s deft character portrayals and well-paced story will engage readers, and the ending will leave them clamoring for the next volume.” —Booklist, on The Icebound Land

Erak, le chef skandien, a été fait prisonnier par les Arridi. De nouveaux défis attendent Witt et ses compagnons, chargés de payer la rançon. Ce qui aurait dû être une simple négociation diplomatique va bientôt tourner au cauchemar. Et ce sera aussi la dernière mission que l''apprenti Rôdeur mènera avec son Maître, Hait, et la première tâche officielle de la princesse d''Araluen.

John Flanagan bygger här vidare på den värld han har skapat i serien Spejarens lärling, som blivit omåttligt populär över hela världen. De utstötta är en berättelse om starka vänskapsband, lömska pirater och episka sjöslag. Precis som Flangans tidigare böcker kännetecknas boken också av högt tempo, härliga karaktärer och humor. Broderband kommer tveklöst att uppskattas av alla hans svenska fans.

On his first top - secret mission, can the Ranger Will save a new ally from a terrible curse? Five years have passed since the Skandians and the Araluans made their treaty, and Will has finally become a Ranger, with his own fief to look after. He soon learns that even sleepy little islands have problems to keep him on his toes. Then he and his old friend Alyss are thrown into a terrifying new adventure, investigating the truth behind rumours of sorcery in a remote northern fief. As he stands in Grimsdell Forest, with the horrific, ghostly Night Warrior looming over him, Will must ask himself one question: is there a rational explanation . . . or does sorcery really exist? Note: Ranger''s Apprentice Book 7: Erak''s Ransom takes place before the events of Books 5 and 6. You might like to read Book 7 first.

Can sworn enemies fight side by side to save their lives and their kingdoms? Just as spring approaches and Will and Evanlyn can finally escape Skandia, Evanlyn is carried off by mysterious horsemen. Will sets out after them, but one boy against six fierce Temujai warriors is impossible odds - even for a Ranger''s apprentice. Halt and Horace arrive just in time. But there is no time to celebrate as Halt realises these Temujai are only the scouts for a massive invasion force. The four Araluens must work together with the Skandians to defeat the invaders - if the Oberjarl will accept their help. The fourth book in the Australian and New York Times mega - selling Ranger''s Apprentice series.

Ein mitterlalterliches Königreich, bedroht von bösen Kräften und ungeheuerlichen Kreaturen, verteidigt von einem jungen Waldläufer und seinen Freunden - willkommen in Araluen! Der Waffenstillstand Araluens mit den Skandianern ist noch frisch, als König Duncan die Nachricht erreicht, dass Erak, der Anführer Skandias vom Wüstenvolk der Arridi gefangen genommen wurde. Kurz entschlossen brechen der Waldläufer Will und seine Freunde Walt, Gilan, Evanlyn und Horace auf, um den Skandianer zu befreien. Doch Sandstürme, unbarmherzige Hitze und feindselige Nachbarvölker machen die Mission zu einem Wettlauf gegen die Zeit ... Spannende und actionreiche Abenteuer in einem fantastisch-mittlalterlichen Setting – tauche ein in »Die Chroniken von Araluen«!

The Hunters is the third book in the Brotherband series, from the author of the internationally bestselling Ranger''s Apprentice. Hal and his brotherband crew are hot on the trail of the pirate Zavac and they have one thing only on their minds: stopping the bloodthirsty thief before he can do more damage. The chase leads down mighty rivers, terrifying rapids, to the lawless fortress of Ragusa. If Hal is to succeed, he will need to go beyond his brotherband training. He will need to challenge the pirate one-on-one, knowing only one of them will survive. The epic series from Ranger''s Apprentice author John Flanagan continues, delivering pulse-pounding adventure and fun. 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 Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series.

From the author of the global phenomenon Ranger''s Apprentice! Hal and his brotherband crew are hot on the trail of the pirate Zavac and they have one thing only on their minds: Stopping the bloodthirsty thief before he can do more damage. Of course, they also know Zavac has the Andomal, the priceless Skandian artifact stolen when the brotherband let down their guard. The chase leads down mighty rivers, terrifying rapids, to the lawless fortress of Ragusa. If Hal is to succeed, he will need to go beyond his brotherband training. He will need to challenge the pirate one-on-one, knowing only one of them will survive. The epic series from Ranger''s Apprentice author John Flanagan continues, delivering pulse-pounding adventure and fun. 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.

From the author of the global phenomenon Ranger''s Apprentice! Hal and the Herons have done the impossible. This group of outsiders has beaten out the strongest, most skilled young warriors in all of Skandia to win the Brotherband competition. But their celebration comes to an abrupt end when the Skandians'' most sacred artifact, the Andomal, is stolen--and the Herons are to blame. To find redemption they must track down the thief Zavac and recover the Andomal. But that means traversing stormy seas, surviving a bitter winter, and battling a group of deadly pirates willing to protect their prize at all costs. Even Brotherband training and the help of Skandia''s greatest warrior may not be enough to ensure that Hal and his friends return home with the Andomal--or their lives. 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.

The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! The renegade outlaw group known as the Outsiders has journeyed from kingdom to kingdom, conning the innocent out of their few valuables. Will and Halt, his mentor, are ambushed by the cult''s deadly assassins when Halt is pierced by a poisoned arrow. Now Will must travel day and night in search of the one person with the power to cure Halt: Malkallam the Sorcerer. 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.

Un culte étrange s''installe à Clonmel, pays voisin d''Araluen, promettant à ses fidèles une protection contre des attaques de maraudeurs. Des quatre coins du territoire, le peuple vient offrir tout son or à ces sauveurs inespérés. Mais Halt connaît bien ce groupe, et sait qu''il ne nourrit pas des intentions aussi pures qu''elles en ont l''air. Secrets dévoilés, combats à mort... Will et Horace ne seront pas de trop pour aider Halt à délivrer Araluen d''un dangereux ennemi.

The Sorcerer in the North is the fifth thrilling book in John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series – over eight million sold worldwide. Will is finally a full-fledged Ranger with his own fief to look after – but his new land is already under threat. The Grimsdell Forest is being haunted by eerie voices and the terrifying figure of the Night Warrior. Could this really be the work of sorcery? Joined by his friend Alyss, Will is suddenly thrown headfirst into an extraordinary adventure. As Will battles growing hysteria, traitors, and most of all, time, Alyss is taken hostage, and Will is forced to make a desperate choice between his mission and his friend. 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 Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series.

Erak''s Ransom is the seventh thrilling book in John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series – over eight million sold worldwide. In the wake of Araluen''s uneasy truce with the raiding Skandians comes word that the Skandian leader has been captured by a dangerous desert tribe. The Rangers – and Will – are sent to free him. But the desert is like nothing these warriors have seen before. Strangers in a strange land, they are brutalized by sandstorms, beaten by the unrelenting heat, tricked by one tribe that plays by its own rules, and surprisingly befriended by another. Like a desert mirage, nothing is as it seems. Yet one thing is constant: the bravery of the Rangers. 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 Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series.

The Icebound Land is the third thrilling book in John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series – over eight million sold worldwide. Kidnapped after the fierce battle with Lord Morgarath, Will and Evanlyn are bound for Skandia as captives aboard a fearsome wolfship. But Halt has sworn to rescue them, 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 towards Skandia. On their way, they face many challenges – 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? 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 Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series.

Halt''s Peril is the ninth thrilling book in John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series – over eight million sold worldwide. The renegade outlaw group known as the Outsiders has journeyed from kingdom to kingdom, conning the innocent out of their few valuables. Will and Halt, his mentor, are ambushed by the cult''s deadly assassins when Halt is pierced by a poisoned arrow. Now Will must travel day and night in search of the one person with the power to cure Halt: Malkallam the Sorcerer. 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 Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series.

Excitement, drama and action - and the answers to all your burning questions about the Rangers of Araluen! Everyone knows the legends of the Rangers of Araluen. But no one has heard the whole story - until now. Has Halt told Will the truth about how Will became an orphan? Did Gilan track down Morgarath''s lieutenant after the battle of Three Step Pass? Is there to be a royal wedding - or will tragedy strike first? Inspired by questions and letters sent by his loyal readers, John Flanagan answers all your burning questions about the world of the Rangers. If you want to know what''s gone before and what comes next for Will, Halt, Horace, Alyss, Evanlyn and Gilan - not to mention a certain stubborn little pony - The Lost Stories is an unmissable read.

DescriptionProse and poetry often intertwine. The strategy and style more contemporary than ancient. My book reveals to us fantasy and reality these poems I know appeal to any generation, these poems are a journey into the nature of life. About the AuthorJohn was born on the 12th November 1947 in the city of Leeds and was educated at secondary modern schools. On leaving my last school he started work as a printer. In the 1970''s John discovered the art of poetry and to this day it is a gift he wishes to share.

The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! Months have passed since Horace departed for the eastern nation of Nihon-Ja on a vital mission. Having received no communication from him, his friends fear the worst. Unwilling to wait a second longer, Alyss, Evanlyn, and Will leave their homeland behind and venture into an exotic land in search of their missing friend. When they finally catch up with him, they find Horace entangled in a military coup. Determined to protect the imperial throne, Will and his band of Araluens must piece together and train a force in order to fend off the master Senji warriors intent on overthrowing the emperor. Suspense and pulse-pounding action abound in the tenth adventure in the worldwide phenomenon that is Ranger''s Apprentice. 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.

The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! When a cult springs up in neighboring Clonmel, promising to quell the recent attacks by lawless marauders, people flock from all over to offer gold in exchange for protection. But Halt is all too familiar with this particular group, and he knows they have a less than charitable agenda. Secrets will be unveiled and battles fought to the death as Will and Horace help Halt in ridding the land of a dangerous 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.

There is one adventure from Will’s time as a Ranger’s Apprentice that is yet to be told... When the Skandian Oberjarl is taken hostage during a raid on the desert land of Arrida, his second-in-command, Svengal, asks the Araluans for help. Halt and Will must go with him to deliver the ransom and secure Erak''s freedom, but a royal presence is needed. The Princess Cassandra - or Evanlyn, as Will knows her - persuades her father to let her go with them. Horace and the Ranger Gilan round out the group to make sure that Evanlyn is well protected. But will violent sandstorms, warring tribes and danger at every turn keep them from reaching Erak in time? The seventh book takes us back to the final year of Will''s apprenticeship, before the events related in Ranger''s Apprentice Books 5 and 6.

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.

Halt, Horace and Will are on the trail of Tennyson and his followers. The false prophet of the Outsider cult escaped justice for his crimes in Clonmel, and Halt is determined to stop him before he crosses the border into Araluen. Will has defeated one of Tennyson''s Genovesan assassins in Clonmel, but there are two left alive. Are the extraordinary archery skills of Will and Halt enough to save them during a duel with the Genovesans, or is Will''s mentor facing his last battle?

I slutet av andra boken, Det övergivna landet, blir Will och Evanlyn tillfångatagna av skandierna och nu vilar deras öde i händerna på Erak, deras fruktade ledare. Här kommer den spännande fortsättningen i tredje boken ur serien Spejarens lärling. Spejarmästaren Halt har svurit på att rädda Will och är beredd att göra vad som helst för att hålla sitt löfte även om det innebär att han måste trotsa kungen. Halt blir bannlyst från riket Araluen och utesluten ur Spejarnas sällskap. Han ger sig av för att leta efter Will. Snart möter han Horace som bestämmer sig för att följa honom. På vägen blir de attackerade flera gånger av riddare, och Horace får tillfälle att visa vad han går för som slagskämpe. Under tiden blir Will utsatt för en drog som raderar ut hans känslor och tankar. Han blir mer och mer beroende av drogen och är på väg att förvandlas till en viljelös slav. Ska Halt och Horace lyckas rädda Will innan det är för sent? John Flanagan växte upp i Sydney, Australien och drömde alltid om att bli författare. Istället för böcker skrev han under många år reklamtexter och utvecklade även en populär teveserie i sitt hemland. Serien om Will, spejarens lärling, var från början en samling korta historier som Flanagan skrev till sin son, som var mycket mindre än alla sina kompisar. Han ville visa att det fanns sånt som var roligt att läsa och att man inte behövde vara stor och stark för att vara hjältemodig. (Numera är sonen stor och stark, men älskar fortfarande att läsa Spejarens lärling.) John Flanagan bor i en förort till Sydney med sin fru och skriver fortfarande på nya delar till serien. Han har en son, två döttrar och fyra barnbarn.

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.