From 1 New York Times bestselling author John Flanagan comes the story that brings the Rangers Apprentice series fullcircle and ushers in a brand new arc starring Maddie the Royal Ranger Will Treaty has come a long way from the small boy with dreams of knighthood. Life had other plans for him and as an apprentice Ranger under Halt he grew into a legendthe finest Ranger the kingdom has ever known. Yet Will is facing a tragic battle that has left him grim and alone. To add to his problems the time has come to take on an apprentice of his own and its the last person he ever would have expected Princess Madelyn the daughter of Princess Cassandra. Will has to win the trust and respect of his difficult new companiona task that at times seems almost impossible. John Flanagan returns to conclude the series that has conquered millions of readers worldwide with this pulsepounding adventure that brings one era to a close ushers in the next starting the series anew starring Maddie the Royal Ranger. For fans of Tolkien Redwall Game of Thrones and T.H. White Rangers Apprentice delivers fantasyadventure thrills with realworld historical details. previously published as Rangers Apprentice 12 The Royal Ranger Praise for John Flanagan The last few years have seen the publication of many fantasies but few have the appeal of this original story. Booklist starred review on The Ruins of Gorlan Fans of the series will eagerly devour this one and wait impatiently for the next . . . A sure bet for fantasy fans. School Library Journal Flanagans deft character portrayals and wellpaced story will engage readers and the ending will leave them clamoring for the next volume. Booklist on The Icebound Land show more