John Flanagan Libros

Mientras el Reino de Araluen se prepara para la guerra contra Morgarath, Will y Horace acompañan a Gilan en una misión a Celtia. Pero en los pueblos y minas de Celtia reina un silencio sepulcral. Hasta que no encuentran a una chica exhausta y hambrienta no descubren por qué: Morgarath ha enviado a sus infames criaturas a esclavizar a los celtas. Mientras Gilan regresa a todo galope a Araluen para informar al rey de estos hechos, Will y Horace descubren el verdadero propósito oculto tras las acciones de Morgarath. El reino será derrotado en un ataque a tres bandas… a menos que los dos amigos puedan intervenir de algún modo.

Will, you have been chosen. You and you alone. You will become the eyes and ears of the kingdom, learning to move silent as a shadow. Your arrow will fly true and your sword will be swift, risking your life to protect your people. You are the Ranger's Apprentice. Are you ready?

Hal and his brotherband crew are hot on the trail of the pirate Zavac and they have one thing only on their minds: stopping the bloodthirsty thief before he can do more damage. The chase leads down mighty rivers, terrifying rapids, to the lawless fortress of Ragusa. If Hal is to succeed, he will need to go beyond his brotherband training.

When Halt and Crowley discover that the ambitious Morgarath has been infiltrating the Rangers in order to corrupt the corps and, ultimately, steal the throne, they seek a royal warrant to stop him before it is too late. Yet when Halt and Crowley arrive in Gorlan, they discover just how close Morgarath's scheme is to taking root. Prince Duncan has already been taken prisoner and an imposter installed in his place. All the while, Morgarath has been earning trust and admiration from the Council of Barons while he secretly assembles a powerful force of his own. If the young Rangers are to prevent the coup from succeeding, they will need to prove their mettle in battles the like of which neither has ever faced . . . This origin story brings readers to a time before Will was a Ranger's apprentice, and lays the groundwork for the epic battles that have already captivated fans of the Ranger's Apprentice series around the world. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkienâe(tm)s Lord of the Rings, T.H. Whiteâe(tm)s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paoliniâe(tm)s Eragon series and Rick Riordanâe(tm)s Percy Jackson series.

This boxed set features the first three titles of a bestselling series, offering an immersive journey through a richly crafted world. Readers will follow the adventures of young heroes as they face formidable challenges and uncover secrets in their quest for honor and bravery. Each installment builds on the last, introducing new characters and deepening the overarching narrative. This collection is perfect for both new readers and fans looking to revisit the early adventures in a single, convenient package.

When the worlds of Ranger's Apprentice and Brotherband cross over, action and adventure are guaranteed! King Duncan of Araluen has an urgent mission for Hal and the Heron Brotherband. One assassination attempt on Princess Cassandra was foiled. But the killers won't be satisfied until they have fulfilled their honour-bound duty. The Herons, along with Ranger Gilan, set off for Arrida. There they must track the cult of killers across the desert, and infiltrate the cult's mountain lair to find their leader - and stop him. But the giant assassin isn't the only threat they will face. There is a seaside battle looming, and the Herons are called upon to help an old friend of Araluen in his fight. Trapped in an unfamiliar land, their forces split between searing hot land and treacherous seas, can the Herons complete their mission - before the killers find their royal target?

John Flanagan, author of the bestselling Ranger's Apprentice fantasy adventure epic, delivers a second prequel to Ruins of Gorlan, the novel that started it all, with Halt and Crowley preparing for war against a near-unstoppable enemy When the former Baron Morgarath escaped to avoid punishment for treason, an uneasy peace fell on Araluen. But Morgarath, now in hiding, is already planning his next move, recruiting an army of savage, overpowering beasts known as Wargals. Newly crowned King Duncan knows he must assemble his troops for battle. To find out the full extent of Morgarath’s plan of attack, Halt prepares for a seemingly impossible task--climbing the deadly cliffs of the Mountains of Rain and Night and venturing deep into enemy territory to spy. After all, the winner of this war could be determined by one wrong move. At the Battle of Hackham Heath, the fate of a Kingdom will be decided. This origin story of how Halt came to be Araluen’s most famous Ranger – and how war will decide the future of the next generation – will thrill Ranger’s Apprentice fans and new readers alike.

John Flanagan makes a spectacular return to the world of Ranger's Apprentice - but what has happened since you last saw Will and his friends might shock you! Will took an oath when he joined the Ranger Corps. Does it mean nothing to him now? After a senseless tragedy destroys his life, Will is obsessed with punishing those responsible âe" even if it means leaving the Ranger Corps. His worried friends must find a way to stop him taking such a dark path. It is Halt who suggests the solution: Will must take an apprentice. The candidate Halt has in mind will surprise everyone âe" and it will be a request Will cannot refuse. Training a rebellious, unwilling apprentice is hard enough. But when a routine mission uncovers a shocking web of crime, Will must decide where his priorities lie âe" finishing his quest for revenge, or saving innocent lives? The final book of the Rangerâe(tm)s Apprentice series raises the stakes higher than ever. Is Will on his last mission for the Ranger Corps?

Skandian outcasts Hal, Stig, and others do battle at sea against the Wolves and the Sharks, in the ultimate race across icy waters where not everyone thinks of the competition as play.

The story unfolds with relentless battles and drama as Skandia faces invasion, putting Araluen in jeopardy. To avert disaster, an unexpected alliance is essential, setting the stage for high-stakes conflict and strategic maneuvering between the kingdoms.

When Horace travels to the exotic land of Nihon-Ja, it isn't long before he finds himself pulled into a battle that is not his. A kingdom teeters on the edge of chaos when the Nihon-Ja emperor, a defender of the common man, is forcibly overthrown, and only Horace, Will, and his Araluen companions can restore the emperor to the throne.

On a mission to pay the ransom of a new ally, apprentice Will and his friends find themselves in a desert wasteland awash with enemies.

Will, who is now a full-fledged Ranger, must rescue his friend Alyss from a rogue knight and uncover vital information needed to ward off a Scotti invasion.

The thrilling sixth installment of the bestselling Brotherband series from John Flanagan, author of the worldwide phenomenon Ranger's Apprentice When the Brotherband crew are caught in a massive storm at sea, they’re blown far off course and wash up on the shores of a land so far west that Hal can’t recognize it from any of his maps. Eerily, the locals are nowhere in sight, yet the Herons have a creeping feeling they are being watched. Suddenly the silence is broken when a massive, marauding bear appears, advancing on two children. The crew springs into action and rescues the children from the bear’s clutches, which earns them the gratitude and friendship of the local Mawagansett tribe, who finally reveal themselves. But the peace is short-lived. The Ghostfaces, a ruthless, warlike tribe who shave their heads and paint their faces white, are on the warpath once more. It’s been ten years since they raided the Mawagansett village, but they’re coming back to pillage and reap destruction. As the enemy approaches, the Herons gear up to help their new friends repel an invasion.

The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! They have always scared him in the past—the Rangers, with their dark cloaksand shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Ranger's apprentice. What he doesn't yet realize is that the Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom. Highly trained in the skills of battle and surveillance, they fight the battles before the battles reach the people. And as Will is about to learn, there is a large battle brewing. The exiled Morgarath, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night, is gathering his forces for an attack on the kingdom. This time, he will not be denied. . . . Here is the fantasy adventure that launched the Ranger's Apprentice series, an epic story of heroes and villains that has become an international phenomenon. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire series.

Halt, Will, and Horace set out for Hibernia, where a quasi-religious group, the Outsiders, is sowing confusion and sedition, and they find that secrets from Halt's past may hold the key to restoring order before the last kingdom is undermined.

The Icebound Land is the third thrilling book in John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series - over eight million sold worldwide. But Halt has sworn to rescue them, and he will do anything to keep his promise - even defy his King. White's The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini's Eragon series and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series.

The Slaves of Socorro is the fourth book in the Brotherband series, from the author of the internationally bestselling Ranger's Apprentice. When the Heron brotherband become the Skandian duty ship to the Kingdom of Araluen, they're excited at the challenges ahead. Hal, Stig, Thorn and the Herons eagerly set off for the trip - with an unexpected new crew member aboard. But an enemy from their past returns, causing the Herons to be thrown into a dangerous quest to free captured Araluans from the slave market in Socorro. Even with the help of an Araluan Ranger, the task may be too much. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, T.H. White's The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini's Eragon series and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series.

#1 New York Times bestselling author John Flanagan returns to the world of Ranger's Apprentice, continuing the story arc that began in The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning, starring fan favorites Will and Maddie. Picking up where The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning left off, this next installment continues the story arc featuring young apprentice Maddie and the student-turned-master, Will Treaty. The time has come for the next generation to assume the mantle and become protectors of the kingdom of Araluen. After passing her third-year assessment as a ranger's apprentice, Maddie is called home to Castle Araluen. Forced to keep her ranger training a secret, Maddie feels trapped by her role as a princess of the realm and longs to find a way out. But there are whisperings of a new threat to the kingdom. The mysterious Red Fox Clan, a group of anarchists all donning fox masks, have threatened Castle Araluen and question Princess Cassandra and Madelyn's succession to the throne. Will they succeed in unseating Cassandra and Madelyn and take the throne for themselves? Internationally bestselling author of the Ranger's Apprentice and Brotherband series, John Flanagan returns in the captivating follow-up to The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning. Perfect for fans of Tolkien, Redwall, and Game of Thrones!

Tennyson, the false prophet of the Outsider cult, has escaped and Halt is determined to stop him before he crosses the border into Araluen, but Genovesan assassins put Will and Halt's extraordinary archery skills to the test.

International bestselling author John Flanagan returns to world of Ranger's Apprentice in this new installment of the Royal Ranger series starring Maddie, Will Treaty's fearless young female apprentice. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, Brian Jacques's Redwall, and George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones! King Duncan and Princess Cassandra are trapped in the south tower of Castle Araluen and under near-constant attack from the Red Fox Clan. Sir Horace and Ranger Commandant Gilan are holed up in an old hill fort, surrounded by the enemy. And Ranger's apprentice Maddie is the only one who can save them all. With the help of Hal, Thorn, and the rest of the Heron brotherband, Maddie will have to break her father and his men out of the hill fort, but will they reach Castle Araluen in time? Internationally bestselling author of the Ranger's Apprentice and Brotherband series, John Flanagan returns in the captivating next installment of the Royal Ranger series: The Royal Ranger: Duel at Araluen.

Five years have passed, and Will has finally become a Ranger, with his own fief to look after. He soon learns that even sleepy little island fiefs have problems enough to keep him on his toes.Then he and his old friend Alyss are thrown into a terrifying

The Herons take to the high seas to fend off pirates and rescue the heir to an empire in the newest adventure from John Flanagan, author of the worldwide bestselling Ranger's Apprentice! Includes BONUS content--a brand-new Ranger's Apprentice short story featuring fan-favorites Will and Maddie! In Hallasholm, Stig is contesting the annual Maktig competition to decide Skandia’s greatest warrior. But a late-night knock on the door brings someone Stig never expected to see again, along with a request the Herons are hard-pressed to refuse: a rescue mission of epic proportions. Across the ocean, the southern city-state of Byzantos is plagued by a crew of pirates who’ve kidnapped the son of Empress Justina. Slipping out of Hallasholm under the cover of darkness, the brotherband sets sail to recover the boy from his kidnappers, heading south to the island of Santorillos where a near-impenetrable fortress stands atop a cliff, surrounded by a lagoon—a caldera—formed by the crater of a volcano. In this explosive seventh book in the action-packed Brotherband Chronicles, the Herons battle pirates amid stormy seas as the fate of an empire rests on their shoulders.

The Invaders is the second book in the Brotherband series, from the author of the internationally bestselling Ranger's Apprentice. Enter the world of Brotherband. White's The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini's Eragon series and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series.

The Herons take to the high seas in the action-packed eighth installment of the Brotherband Chronicles, Brotherband: Return of the Temujai from John Flanagan, author of the internationally bestselling Ranger's Apprentice series! The Herons are home in Skandia, but the usually peaceful country is in danger. The Temujai--ruthless warriors from the Eastern Steppes--have never given up on their ambition to claim Skandia for their own...and now they're on the move. Hal and his crew will have to brave the treacherous icy river and rapids to stop them, no matter the cost. Climb aboard with the Herons in Return of the Temujai the exciting eighth installment of the Brotherband Chronicles!

Will and Maddie are imprisoned at Chateau des Falaises. Baron Lassigny is scheming to recruit them as spies for hire, but Maddie raises the stakes when she challenges Lassigny's garrison commander to a duel on horseback. Will is horrified - especially when he realises the treacherous baron won't fight fair. If Maddie can survive the duel, they still need to escape the heavily guarded chateau and rescue the kidnapped prince they were sent to retrieve. It will take all their ingenuity, courage and determination to triumph this time - and to solve the mystery of who betrayed them.

There are stories about the Rangers that have never been heard before and it's time for you to hear them. Stories about your parents and how you came to be an orphan. About how a Ranger's life was saved. And about what happens next for you and your loyal friends. Are you ready to hear the truth?

In the fifth installment of the Royal Ranger series, Maddie, the brave apprentice of Will Treaty, embarks on new adventures in the beloved Ranger's Apprentice universe. As she navigates challenges and hones her skills, readers can expect a blend of action, growth, and the rich camaraderie that defines the series. John Flanagan continues to captivate fans with engaging storytelling and dynamic character development, showcasing Maddie's journey as she steps into her role as a ranger.

Charged by Araluen's King Duncan to covertly rescue the Prince of Gallica from a politically ambitious baron, Will Treaty and his apprentice Maddie take to the road disguised as father and daughter jongleurs

In the ninth installment of the Brotherband Chronicles, the Herons celebrate at home in Skandia while testing their new ship, the Heron. Their peaceful preparations are disrupted by an encounter with an Iberian pirate ship, leading to a swift victory. However, the pirates retaliate by raiding their harbor, prompting Hal and his crew to pursue them for justice. The story is filled with action as the Herons embark on a daring chase to confront their enemies and protect their homeland.

In this thrilling installment, Will and Maddie embark on a diplomatic mission in Toscana, only to confront a marauding cavalry force from the Temujai. Tasked by the emperor, they must investigate the invaders' intentions. As the Temujai threaten to invade, the duo splits up to gather allies and intelligence. With danger looming, Will and Maddie rise to the challenge, leading their forces in a bid to thwart one of their fiercest enemies and protect the Toscan people.

The story follows Rangers Maddie and Will as they investigate attacks by dire wolves in Celtica, which leads them to confront a powerful sorceress named Arazan. Will's reluctance to return to the region complicates their mission, especially as Maddie navigates the supernatural elements surrounding them. With the help of locals, they uncover Arazan's hideout, but must prepare to battle direwolves, wargals, and dark magic. As they strategize to defeat Arazan, they face the challenge of outsmarting both her and the sinister forces she commands.

Šestnáct příběhů o hraničáři Willovi a jeho přátelích. Will vyrůstá v opatrovně pro nalezence na hradě Redmontu. Sní o tom, že se jednou stane rytířem, ale kvůli své drobné postavě se musí tohoto snu vzdát. Zklamaného Willa vezme do učení hraničář Halt, uznávaný dokonce i ostřílenými rytíři. A hraničářské řemeslo se nakonec Willovi zalíbí tak, že by ho neměnil za nic na světě. Knihy jsou uloženy v dárkovém boxu.

Ve Skandii existuje pouze jediná cesta, jak se stát bojovníkem. Chlapci jsou vybíráni do skupin zvaných bratrstva a musejí podstoupit tříměsíční výcvik v námořnických dovednostech, ovládání zbraní a bojové taktice.

Druhý díl o známých hrdinech z Araluenu Mír v Araluenu je v ohrožení a nově korunovaný král Duncan se připravuje na válku. Morgarath zatím potají shromažďuje armádu divokých bestií známých jako wargalové. Halt se chystá na zdánlivě nemožný úkol – zdolat Deštné a temné hory, připlížit se nepozorovaně k nepříteli a odhalit jeho temné plány. Ví, že jediný chybný krok může mít nedozírné následky, protože v bitvě na Hackhamské pláni se bude rozhodovat o osudu celého království.

Volavky se vydávají na svou první výpravu. Hal a bratrstvo Volavek se vydávají pronásledovat Zavaka a jeho loď s drahocenným nákladem. Zastihne je však blížící se zima, a tak musejí vyhledat útočiště, aby přečkali mrazivé roční období.

Kongeriget Araluen forbereder sig til krig mod Morgarath, og Skyggens Lærling Will og hans ven Horace bliver sendt på en mission til Celtica sammen med den unge ranger Gilan. Men Celticas landsbyer ligger øde og tomme hen. Kun en afkræftet og udhungret pige ved navn Evanlyn kan fortælle dem hvorfor: Morgarath har sendt sine grumme skabninger ud for at indfange alle keltere. Mens Gilan haster tilbage for at overbringe kongen disse ubehagelige nyheder, opdager Will, Horace, og Evanlyn den virkelige og skæbnesvangre grund til Morgaraths overfald på kelterne. Nu er det op til de tre unge at handle hurtigt, hvis katastrofen skal forhindres.

In de novelle 'De jacht op het schaduwdier' is Maddie hard op weg een behendige Grijze Jager te worden. Als Will een paar weken van huis moet, laat hij Maddie achter om een oogje in het zeil te houden. Dan klopt een boerenechtpaar aan voor hulp. Maddie op jacht De boer en boerin klagen over een mysterieus beest dat 's nachts op hun erf rondzwerft. Maddie is dan misschien nog geen Grijze Jager, ze wil wel graag helpen. Hoewel het stel geen enkel vertrouwen heeft in Maddie, gaat ze op onderzoek uit en bedenkt ze een plan. Dat plan is alleen niet bepaald ongevaarlijk...

Když se Will stal členem hraničářského sboru, složil slavnostní přísahu. Teď se zdá, jako by pro něho nic neznamenala. Poté co byl jeho život rozvrácen strašlivou tragédií, nemyslí Will na nic jiného než na pomstu. Willovi znepokojení přátelé musejí najít způsob, jak ho odvrátit od temné cesty.

Skandijský oberjarl Erak podnikne nájezd na pobřeží pouštní země Aridy, přitom je však prozrazen, zajat a uvězněn. Jeho zástupce Svengal se proto vypraví do Araluenu a požádá o pomoc.

Horác by se coby vyslanec v cizí zemi neměl vměšovat do vnitřních záležitostí – ale nedokáže nečinně přihlížet, jak se křivopřísežný šlechtic pokouší uchvátit trůn. Horác odjel s vojenským poselstvím ke dvoru císaře Nihon-džinu.

Will coby plnohodnotný hraničář pečující o vlastní léno se záhy přesvědčí, že v každé, dokonce i v té sebeospalejší díře se mohou dít věci ohrožující životy lidí i bezpečnost celého království. Než se naděje, ocitne se spolu s Alyss ve víru nového dobrodružství, které ho zavede do odlehlého léna daleko na severu.

Blíží se jaro a Will s Evanlyn mohou konečně prchnout ze Skandie. Evanlyn je však unesena temudžajskými jezdci, příslušníky početného národa, který obývá rozlehlé stepi na východ od Skandie.

V sedmé knize napínavé série Bratrstvo Volavky vyplouvají na širé moře porazit piráty a zachránit dědice císařství. Fies tig se v Hallasholmu účastní každoroční soutěže o nejlepšího bojovníka Skandie. V noci ho však překvapí nečekaný návštěvník a přinese žádost o pomoc, kterou by Volavky měly raději odmítnout. Na druhé straně moře, v jižním městském státě Byzantos, řádí piráti, kteří unesli syna císařovny Justinie. Volavky vyklouznou z Hallasholmu pod rouškou tmy a plaví se zachránit chlapce z rukou únosců. Míří na jih k ostrovu Santorillos, kde se nachází nedobytná pevnost obklopená kalderou, kterou vytvořil kráter sopky. V tomto výbušném sedmém příběhu dobrodružné série Bratrstvo Volavky bojují proti pirátům na rozbouřeném moři a mají v rukou osud celého císařství.

Hal a jeho bratstvo Voltavek pronásledují piráta Zavaka, hnaní touhou získat zpět andomal, posvátný kámen Skandijců. Posádku Volavky čeká nelehký úkol – najít krvežíznivého lupiče dřív, než jim stačí navždy zmizet kdesi v jižních mořích. Pronásledování vede po mohutné řece Dan a nebezpečným vodopádem až do opevněného města Raguza, které je nechvalně proslulým útočištěm pirátů a dobrodruhů. Má-li zde Hal uspět, musí věřit schopnostem své posádky a vyzvat Zavaka na souboj na život a na smrt.

Dohoda a jeho učeňka Maddie dostanou naléhavé pozvání na hrad Araluen. Tam se dozvědí překvapivou novinu: galický princ zmizel a galický král požádal o pomoc. Všechna hlášení naznačují, že mladý princ byl uvězněn nebezpečným a mocným baronem Joubertem de Lassigny. Král Duncan ví, že kdyby poslal na záchranu prince do Galiky vojsko, mohlo by to vyvolat válku. Je tu však ještě jedna možnost: využít sbor hraničářů. A tak se Will a Maddie vydají přes moře přestrojeni za kejklíře. Ale přestrojení skrývá různá úskalí a galické cesty jsou zrádné samy o sobě. Dokážou Will a Maddie využít všechny své dovednosti a zachránit prince dřív, než zpupný baron odhalí jejich plány?

Maddie úspěšně ukončila třetí rok svého hraničářského výcviku a je povolána zpět na hrad Araluen. Jednotvárný život na hradě ji však ubíjí, cítí se v něm jako ve vězení a touží z něj uniknout. V okolí se začínají šířit zvěsti, že království hrozí nové nebezpečí. Tajemný klan Rudé lišky útočí na královskou rodinu a zpochybňuje nástupnictví princezny Kasandry a její dcery Maddie na araluenský trůn. Podaří se Rudým liškám uchvátit trůn pro sebe?

Všech 12 dílů fantasy série příběhů o Willovi a jeho přátelích z hradu Remontu s novými obálkami v brožované verzi v dárkovém boxu.

Hraničářův učeň je epická fantasy série, která sleduje příběh mladého chlapce jménem Will, jenž se stává učněm hraničáře, elitního bojovníka a strážce království. Série se odehrává v imaginárním světě, kde se prolínají prvky dobrodružství, přátelství a osobního růstu. Will, vychovaný v sirotčinci, se dostává pod křídla zkušeného hraničáře Halt, který mu předává znalosti o taktice, přežití a boji. V průběhu jednotlivých dílů se Will setkává s různými postavami, jako je jeho přítel Horace, který se vyvíjí z nešikovného chlapce v silného rytíře, a další spojenci i protivníci, kteří ovlivňují jeho cestu. Hlavními tématy série jsou odvaha, loajalita, a hledání identity, zatímco se Will a jeho přátelé potýkají s nebezpečnými situacemi a zlem, které ohrožuje jejich svět. Série se skládá z dvanácti dílů, které postupně odhalují komplexní svět, jehož součástí jsou nejen bitvy a strategické plánování, ale také osobní dilemata a morální otázky. Čtenáři mohou očekávat promyšlený příběh s důrazem na charakterový vývoj a vztahy mezi postavami.

Dárkový box 3 knih se série Bratrstvo od Johna Flanagana, autora mezinárodně úspěšného Hraničářova učně. Děj je zasazen do Skandie, drsné země námořníků a bojovníků, a jeho hlavním hrdinou je šestnáctiletý Hal Mikkelson, syn skandijského otce a araluenské matky.Ve Skandii existuje pouze jediná cesta, jak se stát bojovníkem. Chlapci jsou vybíráni do skupin zvaných bratrstva a musejí podstoupit tříměsíční výcvik v námořnických dovednostech, ovládání zbraní a bojové taktice. Bratrstvo stojí proti bratrstvu a soutěží spolu v řadě úkolů. Vítěz může být jen jeden.