Ranger's Apprentice

9 books · Ages 4–14 · Chapter Books

Ranger's Apprentice is a 9-book series for ages 4–14 by John Flanagan.

Where to Start

The Ruins of Gorlan

Start at the beginning: The Ruins of Gorlan

This is a sequential series — each book builds on the last. Start with book 1.

Reading Order

The Ruins of Gorlan
1
The Ruins of Gorlan2004
The Burning Bridge
2
The Burning Bridge2005
The Icebound Land
3
The Icebound Land2005
The Sorcerer of the North
5
The Sorcerer of the North2006
Erak's Ransom
7
Erak's Ransom2007
The Kings of Clonmel
8
The Kings of Clonmel2008
Halt's Peril
9
Halt's Peril2009
The Emperor of Nihon-Ja
10
The Emperor of Nihon-Ja2010
The Lost Stories
11
The Lost Stories2011

What This Series Covers

Fear & BraveryFriendship & LoyaltyFantasy & MagicGood vs. EvilAdventureSurvival & Wilderness

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