The Ruins of Gorlan is the first thrilling book in John Flanagans Rangers Apprentice series over eight million sold worldwide.They have always scared him in the past the Rangers, with their dark cloaks and shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practise magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Rangers apprentice. What he doesnt 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 . . .Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkiens Lord of the Rings, T.H. Whites The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolinis Eragon series and Rick Riordans Percy Jackson series.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Ranger's Apprentice .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 304 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

John Flanagan is the award-winning author of The Ranger's Apprentice series. He lives in the beachside Sydney suburb of Manly.