The Royal Ranger
The apprentice becomes the teacher in John Flanagan’s international phenomenon
Here is the story that brings the Ranger’s Apprentice arc full circle. Will, now a grown man, has lost his beloved wife, Alyss, and the once mischievous and spirited young man has grown grim and humorless. The Rangers still exist but are desperate for leadership and new energy. That new energy arrives in a most unexpected way: Maddie, the daughter of Horace and Evanlyn — a headstrong girl always getting in trouble and with no interest in her royal status. When Halt, Will’s onetime mentor, suggests that Will take Maddie under his grumpy wing, Will balks at first. Yet there is something about this troublesome and brave girl that reawakens the Ranger in Will. Finally, the Ranger’s Apprentice has an apprentice of his own.
Back by popular demand, the Ranger’s Apprentice series takes one final, satisfying bow that will appeal to fans both young and old.
John Flanagan
John Flanagan (born 1944) grew up in Sydney, Australia hoping to be a writer. It wasn't until he wrote a highly uncomplimentary poem about a senior executive at the agency he worked, however, that his talent was revealed. It turned out one of the company directors agreed with John's assessment of the executive, and happily agreed to train John in copywriting. After writing advertising copy for the next two decades, John teamed with an old friend to develop a television sitcom, Hey Dad!, which went on to air for eight years. John began writing Ranger's Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series. He currently lives in the suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their son, they have two grown daughters and four grandsons.
Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger
Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger consists of seven books — series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Main series Ranger's Apprentice
