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Ranger's Apprentice

by John Flanagan

12 books Started 2004 Latest 2012
Publication Reading Order

The Ranger's Apprentice is a Children's Fiction / Fantasy series by John Flanagan, made up of 12 books published between 2004 and 2012. It begins with The Ruins of Gorlan (2004), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Death of a Hero (Short Story) (2012), spanning 8 years of storytelling.

12books
8years active
2decades
~0.7yrs between books
2012latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 The Ruins of Gorlan Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award 2008Full award history → 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Burning Bridge 🏆 Children's Book Council of Australia AwardFull award history → 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Icebound Land 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Battle for Skandia / Oakleaf Bearers 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Sorcerer of the North / The Sorcerer in the North 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Siege of Macindaw 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Erak's Ransom 🏆 Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) 2008Full award history → 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Kings of Clonmel 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Halt's Peril Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) 2010Full award history → 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
10 The Lost Stories 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Emperor of Nihon-Ja 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Death of a Hero (Short Story)Latest 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Ranger's Apprentice series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Ranger's Apprentice series?

Start with The Ruins of Gorlan (2004), the first book in the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Ranger's Apprentice series?

There are 12 books in the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan, published between 2004 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Ranger's Apprentice series?

The first book in the Ranger's Apprentice series is The Ruins of Gorlan, published in 2004 by John Flanagan.

What is the latest book in the Ranger's Apprentice series?

The most recent book in the Ranger's Apprentice series is Death of a Hero (Short Story) (2012) by John Flanagan.

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About John Flanagan

John Anthony Flanagan is an Australian fantasy author best known for his medieval fantasy series, the *Ranger's Apprentice*, and its sister series, the *Brotherband Chronicles*. Some of his other works include his *Storm Peak* duology, as well as the adult novel *The Grey Raider*.

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