- Published: 1 September 2009
- ISBN: 9781864719048
- Imprint: Random House Australia Children's
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 288
- RRP: $23.00
Ranger's Apprentice 1: The Ruins Of Gorlan
- Published: 1 September 2009
- ISBN: 9781864719048
- Imprint: Random House Australia Children's
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 288
- RRP: $23.00
* Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book 2005
* Finalist, 2004 Aurealis Award for Children's Novel - Long Fiction
* Longlisted, Ottakar's Children's Book Prize 2006-2007, UK
* 'Unstoppable action and riveting reading.' Good Reading
* 'Readers from ten to fifteen years will find much to enjoy in this fantasy adventure: action, intrigue or identification with the small hero. Reluctant readers in secondary school can be reassured that this book is for them, as Will is fifteen years old.' Viewpoint
* 'Up there with young Harry Potter' Manly Daily
* 'A colourful and rousing story of heroism and friendship.' Limelight
* 'This book was so good I couldn't put it down … John Flanagan really kept me on edge.' Robere, age 12, Random House Book Buddies club
* 'Very enjoyable and thoroughly captivating’ Christopher, age 12, Random House Book Buddies Club
* 'To John Flanagan, I just finished your book THE RANGER'S APPRENTICE and it was awesome!' Edward, age 12, Random House Book Buddies Club
Aurealis Award
Finalist • 2004 • Children’s Novels