Ranger's Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan: Book 1

The book I am writing about is called Ranger’s Apprentice-the Ruins of Gorlan; Book 1.  The author’s name is John Flanagan and he has written 12 books in the Series of the Ranger’sApprentice.  They all relate to this book because it’s about the same characters.  The theme of this story is to think before you act because Will did things while he was learning to be a Ranger that he should have thought about before he did it.

Ranger’s Apprentice is about a boy named Will and he is an orphan from birth because his father died a hero and his mother died in child birth.  He is growing up at the Castle Redmont, which houses numerous orphans that the Baron Arald is raising.  Due to his father’s legacy, Will wants to be a knight in the Army.  However, he is a small boy and not big enough for the Army.  Will learns to accept his small stature and makes the most of it.  He has an uncanny ability to know how to sneak around and be resourceful.  This is why the Ranger Halt wants him to be part of the Rangers so he asks if Will would want to be a Ranger’s Apprentice.  The story also sometimes attends to his friend Horace who is accepted into battle school at Castle Redmont to become a knight in the Army.  Will and Horace’s relationship evolves over time.  They begin as enemies at the Castle, with Horace bullying Will, and then Will saves Horace from a boar, and their friendship begins.

I recommend this book because it has an amazing cast of characters you will get to know right away.  This author tells a dramatic story immediately and it continues throughout the entire book.  The author also describes every detail about what is going on and what the scenery looks like. This book is also a New York Times Winner as well as the rest of the series.  I highly recommend it.

Book Review by Thomas R.

The Ranger's Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan

The Rangers Apprentice: The ruins of Gorlan, by John Flanagan, is an adventure filled book, taking place in medieval times, sure to hook you in and have you reading non-stop.

Will is anxious but nervous for choosing day. He has been waiting for this day for years, hoping to be chosen as a knight apprentice. He and his friends are chosen for separate schools.  unfortunately for will, he is not chosen for apprentice school. instead a mysterious figure known as halt the ranger gives the baron a note regarding will. The baron leaves the note on his desk. Will curiously went after the note, evading guards and climbing the castle with ease. what he finds in the note changes his destiny and embarks him on an adventure training, chasing monsters, and trying to discover what the evil Morgarath has in mind for them, saving lives i the process. The story varies between will and his rival Horace’s points of view, showing you their struggles and how they're lives are connected. Them, along with other characters form a setting and story sure to have you wanting more.

I really enjoyed this book due to its setting and storyline. I have always been interested in action and adventure books. The story’s theme is intriguing and had me sitting at the edge of my seat wonder what happens next. The book switches from point of view to another, cleverly forming cliffhangers and leaving me making inferences about what will happen next. The book is full of description, making you feel as if though you were right in the story. The Rangers Apprentice is definitely a book worth reading.

Book Review by Bryan R.