Apr 18 2008
The Burning Bridge (”Ranger’s Apprentice” book 2) by John Flanagan
I haven’t read the first book in the series (yet 
) but this volume stands very well on it’s own.
As a war between Araluen and the forces of the evil Morgarath draws ever nearer, Will, apprenticed to legendary Ranger Halt, is sent on a diplomatic mission with warrior apprentice Horace and Ranger Gilan to seek military support from a neighboring kingdom. Their simple, peaceful mission soon becomes a desperate journey to prevent Morgarath from springing a devestating trap on the Araluen army. Will, Horace, and a mysterious young woman in disguise are on their own in hostile territory, facing an army of vicious Wargals and a band of Skandian mercanaries.
Will is a likeable character and the action scenes are gripping. The books ends with a setup for volume 3 in the series, The Icebound Land and the recently released book 4, The Battle for Skandia. It is fun read for fans of epic series like “Lord of the Rings,” “Guardians of Ga’Hoole,” and “Shannara.”
Mr. Doyle
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