Book Series · 11 Books

Ranger's Apprentice Books

In order from The Ruins of Gorlan to The Lost Stories.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2004

The Ruins of Gorlan

By John Flanagan

A young apprentice faces a looming threat as dark forces gather to attack the kingdom.

249 pages· 68,763 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

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Summary: Fifteen-year-old Will, small for his age, becomes a Ranger's apprentice, joining the mysterious protectors of the kingdom. As he learns their secretive ways, an exiled lord, Morgarath, amasses an army to strike. Can Will and the Rangers thwart the impending invasion before it's too late? Dive into a world of shadowy cloaks, hidden battles, and epic confrontations in this thrilling fantasy adventure.

In reading order

Ranger's Apprentice Series

11 books · Published 2004–2011

#1 in Series

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$1797

The Ruins of Gorlan

Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2004

A young apprentice faces a looming threat as dark forces gather to attack the kingdom.

#2 in Series

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$1797

The Burning Bridge

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2005

Two envoys face a vanished town and a looming ambush. Can they thwart a dark lord's plans?

#3 in Series

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$1797

The Icebound Land

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2005

Will's rescue hinges on a defiant ranger and a skilled knight's perilous journey.

#5 in Series

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$1797

The Sorcerer of the North

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2006

A Ranger faces treachery and time as the king fades and a friend is taken hostage.

#4 in Series

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$1797

The Battle for Skandia

Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2006

A daring rescue leads to a battle for survival against a relentless army.

#6 in Series

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$1797

The Siege of Macindaw

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2006

A renegade knight seizes a castle, threatening a kingdom. Can Will save his friend and reclaim the stronghold?

#7 in Series

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$1797

Erak's Ransom

Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2007

A young Ranger faces a perilous desert mission to rescue a captured leader.

#8 in Series

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$1797

The Kings of Clonmel

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2008

A cult's sinister agenda threatens peace. Can the Rangers stop them?

#9 in Series

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$1797

Halt's Peril

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2009

Rangers pursue a deadly outlaw group threatening to divide and conquer the kingdom.

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#10 in Series

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$1797

The Emperor of Nihon-Ja

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2011

A mission gone awry leads to a battle for an empire's throne.

#11

#11 in Series

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$1797

The Lost Stories

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2011

Uncover the truth behind legendary warriors and their secretive adventures.

Companion series

Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger Series

7 books · Published 2013–2024

#1 in Series

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$1049

The Royal Ranger

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2013

A legendary Ranger faces a new challenge: training an unexpected apprentice amidst personal turmoil.

#2 in Series

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$858

The Red Fox Clan

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2018

A secretive ranger apprentice faces a masked threat to her kingdom's throne.

#3 in Series

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$958

The Duel at Araluen

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2018

A young apprentice must rescue trapped royals and allies from a besieged castle.

#4 in Series

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$958

The Missing Prince

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020

A prince is missing. Can two undercover rangers save him without igniting a war?

#5 in Series

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$958

Escape from Falaise

Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2021

Captured in a foreign land, two Rangers must outwit a cunning baron to escape and save a prince.

#6 in Series

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$958

Arazan's Wolves

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2023

Rangers face dire wolves and dark magic to stop a powerful sorceress.

#7 in Series

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$1797

Ambush at Sorato

Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2024

Rangers face a deadly invasion, risking all to thwart a powerful enemy.

Companion series

Ranger’s Apprentice: The Early Years Series

2 books · Published 2015–2016

#1 in Series

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$899

The Tournament at Gorlan

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2015

Young Rangers race to thwart a coup threatening the kingdom's throne.

#2 in Series

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$958

The Battle of Hackham Heath

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016

A kingdom's fate hangs on a ranger's daring mission against a hidden enemy.

Companion series

The Brotherband Chronicles Series

9 books · Published 2011–2022

#1 in Series

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$958

The Outcasts

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2011

Outcast boys face treacherous seas in a deadly race against rival bands.

#2 in Series

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$958

The Invaders

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2012

Outsiders must reclaim a stolen artifact from deadly pirates to clear their names.

#3 in Series

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$958

The Hunters

Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2012

A daring chase to reclaim a stolen artifact pits Hal against a ruthless pirate.

#4 in Series

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$958

Slaves of Socorro

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2014

A crew must stop a rival turned pirate from selling villagers as slaves.

#5 in Series

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$958

Scorpion Mountain

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014

A princess's life hangs in the balance as a deadly cult closes in.

#6 in Series

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$958

The Ghostfaces

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016

Stranded in unknown lands, a crew faces a fierce tribe's impending attack. Can they defend their new allies?

#7 in Series

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$958

The Caldera

Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2017

A daring rescue mission pits the Herons against pirates to save an empire's heir.

#8 in Series

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$958

Return of the Temujai

Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2019

A crew must navigate icy waters to defend their homeland from relentless invaders.

#9 in Series

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$958

The Stern Chase

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2022

Pirates strike, ships are lost. The Herons pursue justice at sea.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Ranger's Apprentice series?

There are 11 books in the Ranger's Apprentice series. It began with The Ruins of Gorlan in 2004, and the newest book, The Lost Stories, was published in 2011.