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      The Ruins of Gorlan

      by John Flanagan
      Published
      Jun 2005
      Main Genre
      Fantasy Fantasy
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      288
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      Series
      The Ranger's Apprentice Book 1

      About This Book

      HE HAD ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A WARRIOR.

      The Rangers, with their dark cloaks and shadowy ways, have always made him nervous. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now fifteen-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....

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      Book 1
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      Genres & Themes

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      Speculative Fiction

      Subgenres

      Fantasy

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Middle Grade

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