Ranger's Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan

When fifteen-year-old Will is rejected by battleschool, he becomes the reluctant apprentice to the mysterious Ranger Halt, and winds up protecting the kingdom from danger.

John Anthony Flanagan is an Australian fantasy author best known for his medieval fantasy series, the *Ranger's Apprentice*, and its sister series, the *Brotherband Chronicles*. Some of his other works include his *Storm Peak* duology, as well as the adult novel *The Grey Raider*.