The Tournament at Gorlan by John Flanagan

The Tournament at Gorlan by John Flanagan

The first in a new prequel series featuring one of our favorite Rangers, Halt, comes from John Flanagan, author of the worldwide bestseller Ranger's Apprentice.

When Halt and Crowley discover that the ambitious Morgarath has infiltrated the Rangers in order to corrupt the Corps, the young Rangers journey north to find Prince Duncan in order to obtain a royal warrant to stop Morgarath before it is too late. Morgarath aims to usurp the throne by weakening the Rangers, the King's most formidable unit of support.

As Halt and Crowley arrive in Gorlan, they learn exactly how close Morgarath's plot is to succeedMorgarath has devised a scheme to discredit the Prince and separate him from his fatherAt the same time, the Baron of Gorlan has been plotting to gain the trust and admiration of the Council of Barons in order to further his planIf the young Rangers are to prevent the coup from succeeding, they will have to treason.

The Ruins of Gorlan and The Burning Bridge, Books 1 and 2 of the Ranger's Apprentice series, take readers back to a period before Will was an apprentice, laying the basis for the epic fights that would culminate with The Ruins of Gorlan and The Burning Bridge, Books 1 and 2 of the Ranger's Apprentice series.

The New York Times bestsellingTournament at Gorlan has received a lot of praise.

* This book is an absolute must-have for any library, with action and intrigue, terrific characters, and a properly terrifying villain. With appeal for both boys and girls, libraries can expect a waiting list for this title and high anticipation for the sequelSchool Library Connection, starred review

Fans and newcomers alike will be enthralled by Flanagan's signature mix of action, humor, and cliffhanger endings.