About This Book
This third book in the Ranger's Apprentice series plunges readers into a high-stakes fantasy adventure. Following their capture in the previous book, Will and Princess Evanlyn are taken as slaves to the icebound land of Skandia. While Evanlyn bravely navigates their harsh new reality, Will falls victim to a dangerous drug, 'warmweed.' Simultaneously, Will's mentor, Halt, defies banishment to team up with Horace on a desperate rescue mission, battling corrupt knights and treacherous landscapes. The book explores themes of loyalty, resilience, and the devastating effects of addiction, offering a compelling narrative for middle-grade readers.
Chasing the Skandian slave-traders who kidnapped Will and Evanlyn, Ranger Halt and warrior student Horace find themselves in the frozen northern islands, where they battle a ruthless black-clad knight as they attempt to rescue their friends.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How does Halt show his loyalty to Will? What does loyalty mean to you?
2
Evanlyn helps Will overcome a difficult challenge. Have you ever helped a friend through something hard?
3
Horace grows a lot in this book. What lessons does he learn about being a knight and a leader?
4
The Skandians are initially seen as enemies, but some characters, like Erak, show unexpected kindness. What does this teach us about judging others?
5
What makes Will's struggle with warmweed so difficult, and how does Evanlyn's support help him?
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