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John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice and Brotherband adventure series have sold more than fifteen million copies worldwide. His books are available in more than one hundred countries, are regularly on the New York Times bestseller list, and have had multiple award shortlistings and wins in Australia and overseas. John, a former television and advertising writer, lives with his wife in a Sydney beachside suburb.

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DIY Ranger's Apprentice cloak

How to make your own Ranger's Apprentice Cloak for book week and beyond!

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6 things John Flanagan wants readers to know about the Brotherband books

John Flanagan shares the inside scoop on his bestselling fantasy series, Brotherband.

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Brotherband 9: The Stern Chase by John Flanagan | Cover animation

Buy now: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/brotherband-9-the-stern-chase-9781761043062 Pirates have stolen the Skandians' best ship and it's up to Hal and the Heron brotherband to find them in the unputdownable ninth adventure in the New York Times bestselling series. Outnumbered but determined, the Herons are ready for action. The scene is set for an epic battle at sea . . . For years now, the Skandians have been the guardians of the Stormwhite Sea, stopping piracy wherever they find it. But there are some who don't like the Skandians' new role. When their enemies strike at the heart of Hallasholm, damaging every ship and stealing the pride of the fleet, there is one hope. Hal's ship, the newly rebuilt Heron, was being repaired so the attackers didn't find her. Hal and the Heron brotherband - along with the Oberjarl, Erak - set off to find Wolfwind. But when they discover the thieves are using Wolfwind to plunder ships and towns and blame the Skandians, Hal realises the pirates have a more sinister plan. #Brotherband #JohnFlanagan

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Ranger's Apprentice The Royal Ranger 5: Escape from Falaise by John Flanagan | Series recap

Buy now: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/rangers-apprentice-the-royal-ranger-5-escape-from-falaise-9781760890476 The stakes have never been higher for the Rangers of Araluen in the New York Times bestselling series. 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. #RangersApprentice #TheRoyalRanger #JohnFlanagan

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Ranger's Apprentice The Royal Ranger 4: The Missing Prince by John Flanagan | Book Trailer

Buy now: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/rangers-apprentice-the-royal-ranger-4-the-missing-prince-9781760890452 The New York Times bestselling series continues with another nailbiting mission for Will Treaty and his fearless young apprentice. #RangersApprentice #TheRoyalRanger #JohnFlanagan

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Brotherband 8: Return of the Temujai by John Flanagan

In a battle of Skandians vs Temujai, the brotherband are facing their most formidable enemy yet. The Heron brotherband are home in Skandia – but their usually peaceful country is in danger. The Temujai have never given up on their ambition to claim Skandia for their own. The ruthless warriors from the Eastern Steppes waited a number of years after the Skandians thwarted them last time - with the help of the legendary Rangers of Araluen - but now they're on the move. Learn more: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/brotherband-8-9780143785941

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John Flanagan writing tips

Tips for budding writers from the bestselling Ranger’s Apprentice author.

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Who is the man in the red fox mask? THE ROYAL RANGER: THE RED FOX CLAN

The next generation of Ranger's Apprentice is here! John Flanagan makes a spectacular return to the New York Times bestselling world of Ranger's Apprentice with the revelation of a conspiracy that could end the Kingdom! bit.ly/WhoIsTheManInTheRedFoxMask THE ROYAL RANGER: THE RED FOX CLAN is out now in Australia and New Zealand!

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Brotherband 7: The Caldera

Enter the world of Brotherband, the bestselling series by John Flanagan. http://bit.ly/EnterTheWorldOfBrotherband Music by Evolutionary Theory