The Battle for Skandia
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2006 · Est. 11.5 hour read

The Battle for Skandia

By John Flanagan

Book #4 in the Ranger's Apprentice series

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

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294 pages· 81,428 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
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Will and Evanlyn's escape from slavery is thwarted when Evanlyn is captured. Weakened but determined, Will uses his Ranger skills to find her, only to face overwhelming odds. A last-minute rescue by Halt and Horace offers hope, but a new threat looms as the Temujai army breaches Skandia's borders, targeting Araluen next. An unlikely alliance is the only chance to save both kingdoms, but can it withstand the pressure of past tensions and a ruthless enemy? Dive into a world of relentless battles and high-stakes drama in this epic adventure.

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The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! Still far from home after escaping slavery in the icebound land of Skandia, young Will and Evanlyn’s plans to return to Araluen are spoiled when Evanlyn is taken captive. Though still weak, Will employs his Ranger training to locate his friend but soon finds himself fatally outnumbered. Will is certain death is close at hand, until Halt and Horace make a daring last-minute rescue. But their reunion is cut short by the horrifying discovery that Skandia’s borders have been breached by the Temujai army - and Araluen is next in their sights. Only an unlikely union can save the two kingdoms, but can it hold long enough to vanquish a ruthless new enemy? Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire series.

At a glance
Format
Pages
294
Words
81,428
Reading age
10–99+
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
920L
Themes & topics
Books about heroesBooks about warBooks about rescue missionsBooks about warriorsBooks about foreign lands
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.7
F&P level
~V
AR points
14
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
121443
Publication
Published
March 18, 2008
First published
January 1, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399244575

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