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Ranger's Apprentice 1: The Ruins of Gorlan [Kindle Edition]

John Flanagan (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
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"Young readers who enjoy adventure fantasy stories will find this well written and carefully crafted tale thoroughly captivating" (Through the Looking Glass 20071001)

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The first thrilling adventure in the international bestselling series
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 694 KB
  • Print Length: 304 pages
  • Publisher: RHCP Digital (6 Oct 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B005R210K0
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #22,594 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A book for many ages - superb. 7 Feb 2009
By R. Griffiths
Format:Paperback
A word of warning for those planning on buying other books in the series. There are different covers, and different titles, for some of this series, depending on which country the book is being published in. "The Battle for Skandia", for example, is the same as "The Oakleaf Bearers" and this is not made clear enough on the Amazon site. Beware. Have a look at John Flanagan's own web site if you get confused. HOWEVER, this is a superb book. The whole series is superb. I most certainly no longer qualify as a young adult, let alone a child, but I have read them myself, my 11 year old has read them and we are now re-reading them out loud. In this book we are introduced to Will, desperate to become a knight but selected for the Rangers'Corps, as apprentice to Halt and is the tale of his initial training, his relationship with Halt and Horace and a marvellous battle. Flanagan's writing, particularly when you think these books are aimed at those in the 10-15 age group, is beautiful. He is not afraid to use words which will broaden any youngster's (and a few adults') language skills yet the meaning is always inherent in the passage. One of two reviewers have commented that the story may not be the most original in the world (are any of them any more?) but do not let this put you off. I would have to disagree with the reviewer who says they are very light: they are, yes, in that the plot is not wildly complicated but the use of language lifts it above others and gives it greater depth. Do give this a go. I am very happy to be disagreed with!
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't be fooled 11 Oct 2007
By C. C. Chivers VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm in my early 30s and I loved this book. Yes, it is theoretically aimed at children, but so what? So are Harry Potter and Eragon and look at how many adults are reading those. This book is a damned good read as are many so-called children's books which have a lot of imagination put into them.
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36 of 39 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A nice portal into the fantasy world for kids 6 Aug 2007
By L. W. Gulbrandsen
Format:Paperback
A quick and light read.
Being a bit quick ordering my last batch of books from amazon, I bought this solely on the positive review on this page, and was a bit shocked when I received it. It's an young adult book, meant for ages 10-15, which I don't think this page very clearly convey's.
Other than that, it's a well written book, not terribly original but with enough twist to make it exciting. Finished it in an afternoon while sunbathing, should be a quick an easy read for kids and first timers to fantasy. I would not compare this to Tolkien or Potter, it's more like Timothy Zahn's Dragonback adventures for young adults.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! 22 Oct 2007
By C. Smith
Format:Paperback
Unlike the review which only gave this book 1 star I have actually read the book! I only bought it this morning and already finished it, whixh in itself must tell you something! I thought it was an excellent page turner for adults and children alike (- i read a lot of children's books as i am a primary teacher and am always on the look out for the next class novel). It has a fast plot and a main character that you can emphathise with, to the point in which you are caught up in Will's world!
I will be reading on with this series. Give it a try!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging and delightful 15 Aug 2011
By Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
In the modern world, too often are we made to feel inadequate and as such we end up thinking that we're too small, to weak and unwanted enough to be able to effect change. For a young reader this is something that needs to be corrected and as such this title by John Flanagan demonstrates wonderfully that you don't have to be the biggest guy in the pack to help make a difference or the strongest and that thought can a lot of the time out do brute force.

Add to this a wonderful story that takes the young reader on a fantasy journey as an apprentice learns the trade of the Ranger and discovers friendships can last and be forged despite the start that you have in life. It's clever, it's got great courage and fully supports the positive mental attitude that we all wish we could instil. Finally add to this a huge story arc, cracking characters that the reader will love to hang around and it's a tale that will have the reader demanding more. Great stuff.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A complete list of all the books to help with the confusion 13 April 2011
By 'Andy Man
Format:Paperback
I was introduced to John Flanagan and the Ranger's Apprentice series when I was given a hardback copy of book 9, which really drew me in and so I went out and bought books 1 to 6 (As those are the only ones released so far in paperback, and the shop I went to in the states didn't have the hardbacks). I lost more than few night's of sleep reading them, finding myself unable to put them down. As someone in his late 40's, I found these books great losing myself into the fantasy of the story. Although supposedly written for the teenage market, if you're someone who loves to escape from reality into a fantasy world then these books are for you. I won't try to compare them to any other fantasy books, I just find them every bit as enthralling in their own right as other fantasy books available out there.

To help clear up some confusion of the books available, the titles and differences I have compiled a list below, it's a bit long but I hope it helps.

1. Book 1 The Ruins Of Gorlan In both Hard and Paperback
The USA paperback version I have is exactly same cover graphics, but the title although the same is slightly higher than the one here on the UK Amazon and has a round seal type graphic below the title with "includes exclusive preview of Book 6 The Siege Of Macindaw" so obviously a later print release version after book 6 was written. The UK Amazon version has a yellow Castle battlements type graphics Label with the words "Special Limited Offer $4.99" so obviously a US Import from a previous print edition.

2. Book 2 The Burning Bridge In both Hard and Paperback
Again I have the USA paperback version, the cover is a different picture than the UK Amazon version however both versions are available here on the UK Amazon, The titles are the same.... Read more ›
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a good read!
If you haven't read any of The Ranger's Apprentice.... then you are missing out!
Your teenage children or you (if you are in to Young Fiction) will LOVE the series!
Published 2 months ago by Beverly Linning
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stuff And There Are Lots In The Series!
A right riveting read. Fast paced action with strong characters. What more do you need in a book? OK Ten in the series and some short stories .... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nick Hamar
5.0 out of 5 stars An unexpected job leading to exciting adventures and new friends
A really good book that makes it hard to put down . Strong characters that you really like and you can't wait to see what happens to them . Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nathan Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars Rangers apprentice the ruins of gorlan
It is an amazing well written book that you cannot stop reading I would definitely recommend it to my friends
Published 5 months ago by Alexander Herman
4.0 out of 5 stars GRIPPING EASY READ
I ENJOYED this very much, I loved the Spooks series and this was a great one to link on too, I have given this four stars due to the fact I enjoy this kind of book tremendously... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Adam Lee Cannon
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
This book was good and unsuspecting it has drawn me in and made me want to read the next books
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Raymond Hossick
3.0 out of 5 stars MI5 in a medieval kingdom. Cool!
The Ruins of Gorlan is the first novel in the Ranger's Apprentice series. It's a pseudo-medieval adventure with a light touch of fantasy. Read more
Published 10 months ago by R. LILES
4.0 out of 5 stars Great fantasy-adventure for 10+
Read review at Mostly Reading YA: [...]

I have a soft spot for fantasy-adventure books and Ranger's Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan did not disappoint me. Read more
Published 14 months ago by M. E. Drury
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable... but not outstanding
From all the reviews I've read so far, I think I'm somewhat alone in my opinion here, but here goes...

I liked this book. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Leonidas
4.0 out of 5 stars ranger's apprentice
I have bought the Ranger's apprentice for my grandson as he is now at an age when he has just started looking for books for himself. Read more
Published 16 months ago by monkqb
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