Fiction
Adventure
Ages 8–15
Middle grade reading level
288 pages
Ranger's Apprentice
Ranger's Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan
by John Flanagan
5.0
Reviewed by Jae MelwaniSpoiler-free summary
Ranger’s Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan leads you on a wild ride through medieval times with Will and Halt. Will is an orphan who cannot find his place during choosing day, when he and his friends are meant to decide their trades, the jobs they will perform, for the rest of their lives. Will never saw what was coming, and soon finds himself as a Ranger's Apprentice. A job more interesting, exciting, and adventurous than expected.
Why we loved this book
- This book is one of my FAVORITE books of all time! I enjoyed this book so much, I made not just my dad read it, but even my grandpa. Guess what? They both loved it too. My dad and I quote this book to each other on a regular basis. I really enjoyed it, not just because of its fast-paced storyline, but because of the lessons I learned from it.
Favorite character
Halt
Favorite quote
But I thought..." "You're an apprentice. You're not ready to think." - Halt & Gilan
Final recommendation
The Ruins of Gorlan is the beginning of one of the coolest series I have ever read, and even has 3 companion series' which are just as good. Highly recommend to anyone!