The Missing Prince

By John Flanagan

Book #4 in the Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger series

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

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304 pages· 70,895 words· Est. 8 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Maddie, a young ranger apprentice, and her mentor Will are tasked with a perilous mission: rescue the kidnapped Prince of Gallica. Disguised as entertainers, they must navigate treacherous roads and outwit the cunning Baron Joubert de Lassigny. With war looming if they fail, Maddie must rely on her knife-throwing skills and ranger training. Will their undercover operation succeed, or will the Baron's schemes endanger their lives and kingdom? The stakes are high, and the path is fraught with danger. Can they save the prince and avert disaster?

From the publisher

International bestselling author John Flanagan returns to world of Ranger’s Apprentice in the fourth installment of the Royal Ranger series starring Maddie, Will Treaty’s fearless young apprentice. Will Treaty and his apprentice, Maddie have been urgently summoned to Castle Araluen. When they arrive they learn a shocking truth: the Prince of Gallica is missing–and the King of Gallica has asked for help. All reports suggest that the young prince has been taken prisoner by the dangerous and powerful Baron Joubert de Lassigny. King Duncan knows that sending troops to Gallica to rescue the prince could start a war, as could openly helping Gallica resolve internal convict. But there’s another way to save the prince: the Ranger Corps. Soon, Will and Maddie are on the road to rescue the missing prince, disguised as father and daughter jongleurs. Maddie will have to use her knifethrowing skills to keep up her disguise, and her ranger’s apprentice training to complete the mission. But going undercover is dangerous–and the road presents its own hazards. Can she and Will use all their talents to save the prince, or will the arrogant Baron uncover their plans and put their lives, and their kingdom, at risk? Internationally bestselling author of the Ranger’s Apprentice and Brotherband series, John Flanagan returns in the captivating next installment of the Royal Ranger series: The Royal Ranger: The Missing Prince. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, Brian Jacques’s Redwall, and George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones! Praise for The Missing Prince Flanagan builds suspense with well-practiced skill . . . . Tension increases right up to the last page. –Booklist

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