⋙ Download The Battle for Skandia Ranger Apprentice Book 4 John Flanagan 9780399244575 Books

The Battle for Skandia Ranger Apprentice Book 4 John Flanagan 9780399244575 Books

Download As PDF : The Battle for Skandia Ranger Apprentice Book 4 John Flanagan 9780399244575 Books

The Battle for Skandia Ranger Apprentice Book 4 John Flanagan 9780399244575 Books

Absorbing from the first chapter. The whole series is excellent, especially for reluctant boy readers, but appeals to all. I race my son to the new book at release - and break my own rule of no hardbacks because I can't wait that long to read it! Frustrating to know there are more of the series available in Australia but good to know its on-going since we're not ready to see the end of this character. Am hoping the instructor, Holt is going to stay in evidence. I love how childhood friends and enemy's take on a new and often changed role as life goes on, and look out for each other's safety. Highly recommend the whole series


Tags : The Battle for Skandia (Ranger's Apprentice, Book 4) [John Flanagan] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone</i>! Still far from their homeland after escaping slavery in the icebound land of Skandia,John Flanagan,The Battle for Skandia (Ranger's Apprentice, Book 4),Philomel Books,0399244573,Action & Adventure - General,Fantasy & Magic,Legends, Myths, Fables - General,Fantasy,Heroes,Heroes;Fiction.,Heroes;Juvenile fiction.,War,War stories,War stories.,Adventure stories (Children's Teenage),CHILDREN'S FICTION ACTION ADVENTURE,CHILDREN'S FICTION FANTASY,Children's BooksAges 9-12 Fiction,Children: Grades 4-6,Fiction,JUVENILE,JUVENILE FICTION Action & Adventure General,JUVENILE FICTION Fantasy & Magic,JUVENILE FICTION Legends, Myths, Fables General,Juvenile Fiction,Juvenile FictionFantasy & Magic,Juvenile Grades 4-6 Ages 9-11,Monograph Series, any,United States,fantasy books for kids age 9 12; magic; kids books ages 9-12; books for kids age 9 12; chapter books for kids age 8-10; books for boys age 9 12; 4th grade reading books; books for 8 year old girls; books for 10 year old boys; books for 10 year old girls; 4th grade books; four book; 4th grade historical fiction; 5th grade reading books; books for 11 year old girls; 5th grade books; books for 9 year old girls; young adult fantasy; fairy tales; books for 9 year old boys; teen books; fables; fantasy books,fantasy books for kids age 9 12;magic;kids books ages 9-12;four book;4th grade historical fiction;fantasy;fantasy books;fairy tales;books for 10 year old girls;4th grade reading books;chapter books for kids age 8-10;books for kids age 9 12;books for 11 year old girls;5th grade reading books;4th grade books;books for boys age 9 12;books for 10 year old boys;5th grade books;books for 12 year old girls;folklore;books for 8 year old girls;chapter books for kids age 9-12;adventure books,JUVENILE FICTION Action & Adventure General,JUVENILE FICTION Fantasy & Magic,JUVENILE FICTION Legends, Myths, Fables General,Juvenile FictionFantasy & Magic,Children's BooksAges 9-12 Fiction,Fiction,Juvenile Fiction,Children: Grades 4-6,Adventure stories (Children's Teenage)

The Battle for Skandia Ranger Apprentice Book 4 John Flanagan 9780399244575 Books Reviews

The Icebound Land, book three of The Ranger's Apprentice series, takes things in a new direction as the dangers of battle and espionage are exchanged for the perils of imprisonment and travel in hostile lands. As with the first two novels in this stellar series, The Icebound Land delivers a gripping story filled with interesting characters and places, and with just enough plot turns to keep you guessing until the end.

In the chaos that followed the fearsome final battle with Lord Morgarath, young apprentice Ranger Will and his new friend Evanlyn are taken captive by the fierce Skandian raider, Jarl Erak. Disgusted by the failure in Araluen, Erak plans to sell Will and Evanlyn as slaves to covers the expenses for his journey across the Stormwhite Sea. Will and Evanlyn fight to stay together as they make the wild sea voyage, but once they reach the Skandian capital of Hallasholm, an insidious enemy threatens to take Will away for good. Only Evanlyn's ingenuity and courage - and the aid of an unlikely ally - can save them both.

Back in Araluen, Halt is increasingly frustrated by King Duncan's refusal to allow him to pursue the Skandians and rescue Will. He made a promise to recover his apprentice and he means to keep that promise, even if doing so means defying his King and forsaking his vow as a Ranger. Shamed, stripped of his place in the Ranger Corps and banished from the Kingdom of Araluen, Halt sets out to rescue Will, but he is not alone. Will's best friend and former wardmate, Horace is an apprentice warrior with a natural gift for swordplay. He joins Halt on the journey and stands beside him as they cross the treacherous Gallican countryside.

This series continues to captivate. Mr. Flanagan has a real knack for describing the strategy and actuality of skirmishes and battles, as well as for building an interesting and detailed world. Best of all, the Ranger's Apprentice books tell stories you WANT to read about characters you truly admire.
In this continuation of the Ranger's Apprentice series, we find Will and Evanlyn attempting their escape from the Viking-esque Skandians. However, despite Will's prowess as a Ranger, it is quickly revealed that Will has much to learn about basic seamanship and the colder parts of the world.
And drug addiction.
For a young adult fantasy title, one can definitely see how such a subject could polarize reader response. In general, drugs are found very little in fantasy, unless we're talking about Michael Moorcock's ELRIC SAGA, which is quite a bit more adult in nature than this series.
However, I think one also needs to keep in mind that John Flanagan initially wrote this book for his son. Maybe this installment was a subtle way of teaching children about the dangers of addiction.
Ironically, I felt that the inclusion of such a rare subject matter is what made this book work for me; for the offerings of the rest of the book are basically chivalrous challenges and jousts--a dime a dozen in fantasy.

One thing I disliked about this book is in the characterization of Halt, the senior Ranger who is trying to track down Will, his apprentice. In this volume, Halt shows a bit more of his personality--to include his soft side. On the one hand, this makes Halt a bit more human, but on the other hand I found it a bit harder to imagine Halt as a force to be reckoned with.

Where the last two books dealt with grander settings and senses of urgency, this book takes a detour to explore the personal struggles and inner workings of some of the characters. Don't expect it to be as action-packed, but in its own way it is still entertaining and sets the stage for the next installment, which I'm sure will be more along the lines of the first two books.
This third book picked up where it ended on the second book. It entailed the life of Will and Evanlyn as slaves in Skandia, and the journey of Halt and Horace upon rescuing Will and Evanlyn. There were times that my heart was in my heart due to the suspense on Will and Evanlyn’s escape from slavery. I got a little frustrated when the chapters on Halt and Horace were longer than Will and Evanlyn. I guessed the author was illustrating the prime of Horace in battle while accompanying Halt to rescue his lost apprentice, Will. The book was a page-turner and an easy read. It’s suitable for young readers. The plot was stirring and entertaining. I felt like I was transported back in time.
While there is some action in the book it is one of the slower Rangers apprentice books. The story is filled with constant obstacles for our characters to overcome with more than just blade or arrow. Having read through the series this book largely sets up the action-packed fourth book which is also the last book of this particular story arc of the Rangers apprentice. It is well worth the read if you love books one and two
Absorbing from the first chapter. The whole series is excellent, especially for reluctant boy readers, but appeals to all. I race my son to the new book at release - and break my own rule of no hardbacks because I can't wait that long to read it! Frustrating to know there are more of the series available in Australia but good to know its on-going since we're not ready to see the end of this character. Am hoping the instructor, Holt is going to stay in evidence. I love how childhood friends and enemy's take on a new and often changed role as life goes on, and look out for each other's safety. Highly recommend the whole series