The Royal Ranger

By John Flanagan

Book #1 in the Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger series

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

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480 pages· 117,903 words· Est. 13 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Will Treaty, once a boy with dreams of knighthood, is now a legendary Ranger facing a personal crisis. Tasked with training Princess Madelyn, a challenging apprentice he never expected, Will must navigate their tumultuous relationship. As he battles his own demons, can he forge a bond with Maddie and prepare her for the dangers ahead? This thrilling adventure marks the end of one era and the beginning of another, as the Ranger's Apprentice series continues with Maddie, the Royal Ranger. Dive into a world of fantasy and intrigue where trust and legacy are on the line.

From the publisher

From #1 New York Times bestselling author John Flanagan comes the story that brings the Ranger’s Apprentice series full-circle and ushers in a brand new arc starring Maddie, the Royal Ranger! Will Treaty has come a long way from the small boy with dreams of knighthood. Life had other plans for him, and as an apprentice Ranger under Halt, he grew into a legend–the finest Ranger the kingdom has ever known. Yet Will is facing a tragic battle that has left him grim and alone. To add to his problems, the time has come to take on an apprentice of his own, and it’s the last person he ever would have expected: Princess Madelyn, the daughter of Princess Cassandra. Will has to win the trust and respect of his difficult new companion–a task that at times seems almost impossible. John Flanagan returns to conclude the series that has conquered millions of readers worldwide with this pulse-pounding adventure that brings one era to a close, ushers in the next, starting the series anew starring Maddie, the Royal Ranger. For fans of Tolkien, Redwall, Game of Thrones, and T.H. White, Ranger’s Apprentice delivers fantasy-adventure thrills with real-world historical details. previously published as Ranger’s Apprentice 12: The Royal Ranger Praise for John Flanagan: “The last few years have seen the publication of many fantasies, but few have the appeal of this original story.” –Booklist, starred review, on The Ruins of Gorlan “Fans of the series will eagerly devour this one and wait impatiently for the next . . . A sure bet for fantasy fans.” –School Library Journal “Flanagan’s deft character portrayals and well-paced story will engage readers, and the ending will leave them clamoring for the next volume.” –Booklist, on The Icebound Land

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