The Lost Stories: Book 11 (Ranger's Apprentice)

Short story collections are usually a "mixed bag." I really enjoyed this one. First of all, it filled in some storyline gaps. It has some really powerful moments as well as some really fun ones. Dear Jenny even was in the limelight in one and held her own very well, in the end. It's all here: adventure, drama, heart-string tugs, humor, and more. I love how the characters have come so far and how so much of the collective stories have been about true courage, friendship, and loyalty.

There have been so far, 10 books of this remarkable fantasy series so far, and with this following it up, I was sort of sad realizing that this might be the end of the series I loved to read so much.

No series can be perfect, and although how good it might be, there are always gaps in the stories that readers come to question. Let me tell you: this book solves them all.

I am not particularly interested to spoil you guys all the details and make it like "oh, that is what happened. I don't need to read this book anymore", but what I will tell you is that all the possible wanders left by the series so far will be (sort of) cleaned up. Of course, there are some here that actually CAUSES more questions, but most of them provide well-spoken answers instead.

The layout of the book is sort of like a story pack(?) since it lays several "mini" stories with its own chapters onto a same bundled pack.

Each story is unique, and of course, they all contain some exciting, and fast paced actions.

I cannot comment on this more than I already did, but if there were any slight "slip", I think it was the limited length John Flagon had to write this book. If all of these individual stories were to be turned to a singular book, it would have been able to put out more details.

Asides from that, I think that this was a fantastic finale to the series, although, I know there are no "end" to a series like this. I hope the legend will continue, and signing out, peace.

The story behind this book are that these are stories that have been found while historians are exploring the ruins of Castle Redmont and its nearby village. The book is a collection of short stories that fills in some of the blanks that didn't fit into the original books. eg. Gilan hunting down Foldor who is mentioned as Halt is banished from Araluen).
The ton of the book is different; some parts are more sad/somber and others are just shortened adventure stories. I think some younger readers may be bothered by the thought of a time when Castle Redmont lies in ruins and they realize this world has moved on.
As a stand alone book, I still prefer the full stories to a collection of short stories. Still this is a very fun read and for fans of the series, I think you will love it. If you haven't read the entire series, there will be a name or two you may not recognize, but it won't be a big deal. I, for one, am not ready for this world to move on.

Series: All are in the Ranger's Apprentice series
Hibernian, 0.25
Death of a Hero, 0.5
Inkwell and the Dagger, 3.5
Roamers, 7.5??
Purple Prose, 10.5
Dinner for Five, 10.6
Bridal Dance, 10.7
And About Time, Too..., 10.8
Wolf, 10.9

An omnibus of stories revolving around the Ranger Corps in the Kingdom of Araluen.

Flanagan takes an unique approach introducing this collection of short stories he has written around the Ranger's Apprentice by having an archeology professor in 1896 dig up a chest full of reports at a dig site. He ends with a fragment/afterword that introduces his new series, The Outcasts (Brotherband Chronicles).

Death of a Hero tells the story of Will Treaty's father and his heroic death on Hackham Heath along with how Will ended up at Redmont Castle in the Ward.

Inkwell and the Dagger begins with Ranger Gilan watching Halt ride off after being banished from the kingdom for 12 months and "stripped of his position in the Ranger Corps". Crowley decides Gilan needs something to distract them from the loss of their friend Halt and assigns Gilan to an investigation of a killer by the name of Foldar.

Roamers find Halt and Will capturing river pirates but only to arrive home and discover that gypsies stole Ebony. Alyss feels responsible and insists on going with Will to retrieve Will's still-young dog.

Purple Prose is a few months before Horace and Cassandra's wedding and Will is struggling to create a memorable speech in his role as Horace's best man. Unfortunately, the only copy is along for the ride when Will and Halt work to foil a moondarkers' plot to wreck ships. Truly, Purple Prose in the verbal and physical forms!

Dinner for Five results in a foodless dinner for Gilan when Jenny foils the silver thieves.

Bridal Dance finds Will suspicious of a pair of Toscan strangers and what their plans may be during Horace and Cassandra's wedding festivities. The wedding guests are a who's who of the series: Erak, the Oberjarl of the Skandians; Gundar Hardstriker brings the Emperor of Nihon-Ja, Shigeru, on his Wolfwill; and, the Arridi, Selethen.

Hibernian provides the back history on who first trained Halt and how he came to be a Ranger. It's also a fascinating early history on how low the Ranger Corps fell before Duncan became King.

Wolf is so sad. It takes place after Will has been a Ranger for 15 years and tells of how Tug is retired from the Ranger Corps.

And About Time, Too... is of Will and Alyss' wedding with Horace and Cassandra as best man and matron of honor, Tug and Ebony as best horse and best dog, Halt and Pauline, Jenny and Gilan, Baron Arald to marry them and Lady Sandra, and Malcolm and Trobar with Shadow.

The cover includes the embossed black arch across the top of the cover framing a highly-decorated round wooden shield with the Rangers' black oakleaf centered on it and a sword piercing it from top to bottom against a blue-green background of forest.
The title, Lost Stories, refers to Professor Giles MacFarlane finding a lost cache of Ranger chronicles.

The end of the Ranger's Apprentice series completed the adventures of Will Treaty, the young orphan who grew into a full-fledged Ranger under the tutelage of the ever-wise Halt. Along the way, Will saved his best friend Horace's life, and vice versa. He became close with several other Rangers and had a direct line to King Duncan through his daughter, princess Cassandra. He also managed to fall in love with Alyss, a diplomat, and couldn't recall a better connection than with his horse, Tug. Author John Flanagan could have simply written "And they lived happily ever after," and everyone would have been satisfied.

But wait! What ever happened to Will and Alyss? Did they finally get married? What about Horace and Cassandra? Who were Will's parents, and how did he become an orphan? What about Halt? He didn't just start off as a Ranger, did he? And what about Tug? Tug couldn't have served as a Ranger horse forever, could he? Normally, authors leave all these questions unanswered, and it's up to the reader to imagine what could be. However, in a stroke of brilliance, Flanagan decided to wrap up loose ends in this new collection, THE LOST STORIES.

A Ranger's life is never easy, so although Will and his friends celebrate major life milestones throughout these stories, they are still fraught with excitement and danger. For example, Will didn't become an orphan just by happenstance. Instead, an early war in which Halt fought valiantly beside an unrecognized hero sets the scene for Will's origins. Unbeknownst to readers and Will himself, Halt played a larger role in bringing Will to Castle Redmont in the country of Araluen. It's also a treat to see how Halt became a full-fledged member of the Ranger Corps, and how his knack for being in the right place at the right time started at a young age.

Weddings abound in THE LOST STORIES, but forget the cake and punch. Deadly assassins and criminals mark these major milestones. First, as Will prepares his speech as best man for Horace and Cassandra, he and Halt must deal with Moondarkers, or ship wreckers in the southwest coast. It just so happens that these ship wreckers end up hating Will's first draft as much as anyone else. Later, at the wedding, Will is put in charge of making sure that the wedding hall is safe from harm. As major dignitaries make their way to the castle, Will has to rely on some old allies to stop an impending assassination.

As ever, Flanagan infuses humor into all of his stories, and even more so this time around. The tales highlight everyday problems, such as a lost dog or someone important coming to dinner, but are mixed with excitement and danger that the Ranger's Apprentice series is known for. The loyalty and friendship among his beloved characters never wavers, and that lasting bond is etched deep into readers' memories after the last story is told. I'm sorry to see this series end, but I can't wait to see what adventures are to be had in Flanagan's companion, Brotherband Chronicles.

Reviewed by Benjamin Boche

John Flanagan spent ten books crafting the stories of the Rangers Will and Halt, young knight Horace, and their many friends and allies. And in "Ranger's Apprentice: The Lost Stories," he explores some of the stories hinted at but never really explored before -- stories that illuminate the characters' pasts, small-scale adventures, and a few romantic climaxes as well.

The story is framed by a little story that takes place in the present day. Archaeologist Giles McFarlane and his assistants are excavating the remains of Castle Redmont, when one of them finds the ruins of a Ranger's cabin -- and a parchment manuscript filled with long-lost tales.

Among the stories are tales of Will Treaty and Halt. Will must write a flowery speech while battling shipwreckers, track down his abducted dog Ebony, and struggles with the inevitable when Tug is badly wounded during a mission. Additionally, he must unravel a conspiracy of murder and treachery in the days leading up to Horace and Evanlyn's wedding -- with dire consequences if he fails.

Additionally, Gilan gets a couple of stories. First, a bunch of thieves take Jenny hostage on the very day that she's expecting Gilan for a romantic dinner (awww!). And during Will's captivity in Skandia, he investigates an equally malevolent ally of Morgarath's named Foldar (brother of File?) who is busy establishing a foothold in a corrupt barony.

And there are stories that illuminate the characters' pasts. "Death of a Hero" explores how Halt met Will's father twenty-ish years ago, and how both his parents died. And "The Hibernian" studies Halt's entry into the Ranger Corps and his first meeting with Crowley, during a dark period for the Rangers.

If the Ranger's Apprentice series was an elaborate mural, "The Lost Stories" is John Flanagan painting in the little details and missed spots. And these aren't just the stories Flanagan wanted to tell -- a number of them seem to be in response to requests from or points made by various fans, such as people wanting to know what Gilan was doing during Halt's exile.

And you can tell how much he loves these characters, from the primary characters to the minor ones like Jenny or Crowley -- even the animals are given stories that flesh them out further, and allow them moments to shine. The only flaw is a notable lack of Horace -- even Alyss gets more time than he does.

Flanagan's prose is lean, action-packed and full of fun cameos by beloved characters (Erak, Gilan, Shigeru, Crowley). He can flip effortlessly between gritty knife-swinging action, bittersweetness (the story about Tug), and comedy that seems to flow effortlessly ("For years, people will say, Remember that speech Will gave that nobody could understand?").

"Ranger's Apprentice: The Lost Stories" fills in some intriguing gaps in the Ranger's Apprentice universe, and caps off many of the characters' arcs. Bad place to start for newbies, but an excellent addition to the series.

I LOVE the Ranger's Apprentice series! I was a little sad the series ended, as I have read these books for so long that I grew very close to the characters. This book is NOT a new book in the series! A warnining a head of time for those of you who complain that this isn't one. It's called The Lost Stories for a reason! (Also notice the plurar there on storie'S') Anyway, I thought this was very interesting and answered questions to the story that weren't fully answered in the series. I loved the segment about the Ranger's horses (breading and replacing the horses when they reach a certain age) and also revealing something that Halt didn't tell Will involving his parents! (Not giving spoliers, go read the book if you want to know) I enjoyed it. And I'll be buying book 1 of John Flanangan's new Brotherband Chronicles: Outcasts. VERY interested in reading about that. Can't wait!

Nothing to dislike in this book. The lost stories are necessary to read as well in my opinion. 6 or so lost stories went together and the others give information about a few things that weren't told in the stories. These 6 or so stories also continue from book 10 making this book 11. I've seen some reviews from others saying it was unnecessary to read but as a rangers apprentice fan, I've read it anyways and for other fans you should read it as well. It encourages you to read the brotherband chronicles which I have read and liked almost as much as the rangers apprentice series. The last book of rangers apprentice is also coming out soon and you wouldn't want to skip a book in the series.

This collection of short stories fills in many gaps in the Ranger's Apprentice chronology. One chapter is about Will's parents, another is about Halt's training and first meeting with Crowley. Several stories focus on the royal wedding, and a couple focus on Gilan, Jenny, and Alyss. It was a nice collection, and helped the readers have a better understanding of the world in which Will Treaty lives. One emotional story was about Will and Tug; and gave more background on Ranger horses. The author specifically mentioned that several stories were direct answers to fan letters over the years. It was nice to see an author acknowledge his fans and provide some more details. The collection is a must read for fans of the series.

This book, along with the others in this series, make up one of the best young adult fantasy series I've ever encountered. John Flanagan creates characters that you ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT! (Hear that Suzanne Collins?) This is one of the few series that has actually made me laugh out loud.

* Believable, interesting characters that you care about.
* Interesting story lines that will have you finish a 500 page book in a weekend.
* Great varied locations that enhance each adventure.
* Amazing long-term history with the characters.
* Clean reading for children and young adults

The stories are set in a medieval European world of Flanagan's design. These books are a must read for any LOTR, GOT or WOT fans. Although much simpler reads, the satisfaction is the same.

I bought this book for my son and read it to make sure it was OK for him. Now I can't stop reading them!!! Wound up ordering every book in the series and love every one. I'm telling you, I'm not normally an avid reader but when I got through with the last one I was genuinely sad that the ride was over. Flanagan has a way of creating characters of practicality that makes the story extremely accessible and real. Any adventure loving boy of any age will appreciate his technique. No smut, no sex, no crudeness, just good story telling. ...And by the way... no stinking vampires or witches!!! Amen.

Read the first volume, Ruins of Gorlan, and appreciate what a lovely, fluid and effortless writer John Flanagan is. Very enjoyable historical fantasy. You will march through the coming-of-age story (the series IS called the Ranger's Apprentice) and good clean fun. Absolutely appropriate for my 9 year old for content.

The stories answer the questions posed to the author and are an appreciated revisit to the kingdom he created.

Recommend!

I read the first ten books and didn't realize there was an eleventh and twelfth book so I started reading this one at first I was disappointed because it was a bunch of short stories but then when I read it I realized that they were all bound together and very good I started to get worried that Will and Alyss wouldn't get married but they did I am very happy because I hate it when books don't marry the characters once they've been in love for a while. Long Live John A. Flanagan

I really enjoyed the interesting backstory of Halt and Crowley plus the bow that was ties around the stories of the lives of the characters we have grown to love. It was perfect. I little action and intrigue, the some years of sadness and joy. Well Done!

This book is a great collection of great new stories that fills in all the 'empty' spots in the ranger's apprentice series. All of the main characters are included in the stories; some take place before the series, some in the middle, and some after book ten. If you read the series, you will love this addition. The book left me with a satisfying end to the series, and I really enjoyed the stories.

I've been reading the Ranger's Apprentice series for years. I'm now a high school senior, probably out of the "suggested age" range, but I've still found the series to be engaging and a good read.

Unfortunately, this short story format doesn't reach the high standard that I've set for Flanagan's books. It's entertaining, to be sure, and you get to see more sides of characters, but it just doesn't come close to the depth of the previous books.

In the end, this is a children's series, and so all loose ends are tied up and all the characters get what they want. It's a satisfying conclusion, but I wish Flanagan had decided to throw in some surprises at the end.

It was hard for me to give this book just 3 stars (if I could, I'd give it 3.5) because the series holds such a dear place in my heart, but this is the bottom line: you could stop reading at The Emperor of Nihon-ja and still be perfectly happy with this series.

I'm looking forward to reading the new Brotherband series.

This is a wonderful collection of short stories. Answering questions and filling gaps from the series. Very well written and entertaining. It was great to meet some of the characters again, and to learn new elements of their personalities.
Loved the way the lost stories are introduced.

The secretness of the rangers Halt, Will, and Gilan sends chills down your back. The cool courage of the women Alyss and Cassandra inspires girls to do what's right. Will's youthful cleverness and Halt's older grim wit are a major flavoring of the story. I love the brave loyalty of Sir Horace to his friend Will. The bonds that form between the animals and humans are teary events. The mild rude humour of the book makes this series a funny one. Love it! It's my favorite series and thank you Mr. John Flanagan! Your Brotherband Series are also wonderful!

ok so reading book 1 was mostl just to pass time but as time went on i became attached to the story and many of the characters as well. the last chapter in this book wraps up the series(and that makes me sad) but ive never read a series that had a happier ending. these books are filled with all sorts of emotions and never let you put them down.
to wrap up id like to tell everyone that this book is great to fill in the gaps but you need to read all books before it (there are 10 not including this one) to understand it obviously. great read 5 stars

John Flanagan spent ten books crafting the stories of the Rangers Will and Halt, young knight Horace, and their many friends and allies. And in "Ranger's Apprentice: The Lost Stories," he explores some of the stories hinted at but never really explored before -- stories that illuminate the characters' pasts, small-scale adventures, and a few romantic climaxes as well.

The story is framed by a little story that takes place in the present day. Archaeologist Giles McFarlane and his assistants are excavating the remains of Castle Redmont, when one of them finds the ruins of a Ranger's cabin -- and a parchment manuscript filled with long-lost tales.

Among the stories are tales of Will Treaty and Halt. Will must write a flowery speech while battling shipwreckers, track down his abducted dog Ebony, and struggles with the inevitable when Tug is badly wounded during a mission. Additionally, he must unravel a conspiracy of murder and treachery in the days leading up to Horace and Evanlyn's wedding -- with dire consequences if he fails.

Additionally, Gilan gets a couple of stories. First, a bunch of thieves take Jenny hostage on the very day that she's expecting Gilan for a romantic dinner (awww!). And during Will's captivity in Skandia, he investigates an equally malevolent ally of Morgarath's named Foldar (brother of File?) who is busy establishing a foothold in a corrupt barony.

And there are stories that illuminate the characters' pasts. "Death of a Hero" explores how Halt met Will's father twenty-ish years ago, and how both his parents died. And "The Hibernian" studies Halt's entry into the Ranger Corps and his first meeting with Crowley, during a dark period for the Rangers.

If the Ranger's Apprentice series was an elaborate mural, "The Lost Stories" is John Flanagan painting in the little details and missed spots. And these aren't just the stories Flanagan wanted to tell -- a number of them seem to be in response to requests from or points made by various fans, such as people wanting to know what Gilan was doing during Halt's exile.

And you can tell how much he loves these characters, from the primary characters to the minor ones like Jenny or Crowley -- even the animals are given stories that flesh them out further, and allow them moments to shine. The only flaw is a notable lack of Horace -- even Alyss gets more time than he does.

Flanagan's prose is lean, action-packed and full of fun cameos by beloved characters (Erak, Gilan, Shigeru, Crowley). He can flip effortlessly between gritty knife-swinging action, bittersweetness (the story about Tug), and comedy that seems to flow effortlessly ("For years, people will say, Remember that speech Will gave that nobody could understand?").

"Ranger's Apprentice: The Lost Stories" fills in some intriguing gaps in the Ranger's Apprentice universe, and caps off many of the characters' arcs. Bad place to start for newbies, but an excellent addition to the series.

I LOVE the Ranger's Apprentice series! I was a little sad the series ended, as I have read these books for so long that I grew very close to the characters. This book is NOT a new book in the series! A warnining a head of time for those of you who complain that this isn't one. It's called The Lost Stories for a reason! (Also notice the plurar there on storie'S') Anyway, I thought this was very interesting and answered questions to the story that weren't fully answered in the series. I loved the segment about the Ranger's horses (breading and replacing the horses when they reach a certain age) and also revealing something that Halt didn't tell Will involving his parents! (Not giving spoliers, go read the book if you want to know) I enjoyed it. And I'll be buying book 1 of John Flanangan's new Brotherband Chronicles: Outcasts. VERY interested in reading about that. Can't wait!

Nothing to dislike in this book. The lost stories are necessary to read as well in my opinion. 6 or so lost stories went together and the others give information about a few things that weren't told in the stories. These 6 or so stories also continue from book 10 making this book 11. I've seen some reviews from others saying it was unnecessary to read but as a rangers apprentice fan, I've read it anyways and for other fans you should read it as well. It encourages you to read the brotherband chronicles which I have read and liked almost as much as the rangers apprentice series. The last book of rangers apprentice is also coming out soon and you wouldn't want to skip a book in the series.

This collection of short stories fills in many gaps in the Ranger's Apprentice chronology. One chapter is about Will's parents, another is about Halt's training and first meeting with Crowley. Several stories focus on the royal wedding, and a couple focus on Gilan, Jenny, and Alyss. It was a nice collection, and helped the readers have a better understanding of the world in which Will Treaty lives. One emotional story was about Will and Tug; and gave more background on Ranger horses. The author specifically mentioned that several stories were direct answers to fan letters over the years. It was nice to see an author acknowledge his fans and provide some more details. The collection is a must read for fans of the series.

Good book,but didn't like how at the beginning it had the setting of another time after the time in which this series is placed and how an archeologist is at "halt's cabin" and he finds "the lost stories",I had expected the book to go on in an orderly fashion,also it was very sad when Tug got attacked and had to get retired,I didn't understand why this happened,I liked tug alot and found him super funny! I otherwise liked it !

This book, along with the others in this series, make up one of the best young adult fantasy series I've ever encountered. John Flanagan creates characters that you ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT! (Hear that Suzanne Collins?) This is one of the few series that has actually made me laugh out loud.

* Believable, interesting characters that you care about.
* Interesting story lines that will have you finish a 500 page book in a weekend.
* Great varied locations that enhance each adventure.
* Amazing long-term history with the characters.
* Clean reading for children and young adults

The stories are set in a medieval European world of Flanagan's design. These books are a must read for any LOTR, GOT or WOT fans. Although much simpler reads, the satisfaction is the same.

I bought this book for my son and read it to make sure it was OK for him. Now I can't stop reading them!!! Wound up ordering every book in the series and love every one. I'm telling you, I'm not normally an avid reader but when I got through with the last one I was genuinely sad that the ride was over. Flanagan has a way of creating characters of practicality that makes the story extremely accessible and real. Any adventure loving boy of any age will appreciate his technique. No smut, no sex, no crudeness, just good story telling. ...And by the way... no stinking vampires or witches!!! Amen.

Read the first volume, Ruins of Gorlan, and appreciate what a lovely, fluid and effortless writer John Flanagan is. Very enjoyable historical fantasy. You will march through the coming-of-age story (the series IS called the Ranger's Apprentice) and good clean fun. Absolutely appropriate for my 9 year old for content.

The stories answer the questions posed to the author and are an appreciated revisit to the kingdom he created.

Recommend!

I read the first ten books and didn't realize there was an eleventh and twelfth book so I started reading this one at first I was disappointed because it was a bunch of short stories but then when I read it I realized that they were all bound together and very good I started to get worried that Will and Alyss wouldn't get married but they did I am very happy because I hate it when books don't marry the characters once they've been in love for a while. Long Live John A. Flanagan

Aside from one or two stories, this book reads like another full-length Ranger's Apprentice novel. Most of the stories are in chronological order and follow fairly closely together. And they're leading up to one big event, with a few bad guys mixed in. I liked it, these characters are fun.

I really enjoyed the interesting backstory of Halt and Crowley plus the bow that was ties around the stories of the lives of the characters we have grown to love. It was perfect. I little action and intrigue, the some years of sadness and joy. Well Done!

This book is a great collection of great new stories that fills in all the 'empty' spots in the ranger's apprentice series. All of the main characters are included in the stories; some take place before the series, some in the middle, and some after book ten. If you read the series, you will love this addition. The book left me with a satisfying end to the series, and I really enjoyed the stories.

I've been reading the Ranger's Apprentice series for years. I'm now a high school senior, probably out of the "suggested age" range, but I've still found the series to be engaging and a good read.

Unfortunately, this short story format doesn't reach the high standard that I've set for Flanagan's books. It's entertaining, to be sure, and you get to see more sides of characters, but it just doesn't come close to the depth of the previous books.

In the end, this is a children's series, and so all loose ends are tied up and all the characters get what they want. It's a satisfying conclusion, but I wish Flanagan had decided to throw in some surprises at the end.

It was hard for me to give this book just 3 stars (if I could, I'd give it 3.5) because the series holds such a dear place in my heart, but this is the bottom line: you could stop reading at The Emperor of Nihon-ja and still be perfectly happy with this series.

I'm looking forward to reading the new Brotherband series.

This is a wonderful collection of short stories. Answering questions and filling gaps from the series. Very well written and entertaining. It was great to meet some of the characters again, and to learn new elements of their personalities.
Loved the way the lost stories are introduced.

The secretness of the rangers Halt, Will, and Gilan sends chills down your back. The cool courage of the women Alyss and Cassandra inspires girls to do what's right. Will's youthful cleverness and Halt's older grim wit are a major flavoring of the story. I love the brave loyalty of Sir Horace to his friend Will. The bonds that form between the animals and humans are teary events. The mild rude humour of the book makes this series a funny one. Love it! It's my favorite series and thank you Mr. John Flanagan! Your Brotherband Series are also wonderful!

ok so reading book 1 was mostl just to pass time but as time went on i became attached to the story and many of the characters as well. the last chapter in this book wraps up the series(and that makes me sad) but ive never read a series that had a happier ending. these books are filled with all sorts of emotions and never let you put them down.
to wrap up id like to tell everyone that this book is great to fill in the gaps but you need to read all books before it (there are 10 not including this one) to understand it obviously. great read 5 stars

Just short stories. Some of them fill in details but most seem to be just a chapter that was cut from one of the books. Not terrible but I could have done without most of it. Definitely not as good as the other books.

Frankly, I was disappointed with Ranger's Apprentice Book 12. I was expecting a great book full of adventure, fighting, and mystery. I thought the book would've been better if it was one long story all in one. I was really disappointed when I didn't get a great book. I was really looking forward to a great ending.

This book tells us that halt and will actually walked the face of the earth and that there actually was a horace cassendra duncan alyss ebony tug ang that rangers were real people. it tells us who halts mentor was and much more. the only part i did not like was the new breeding system thing with the new tug and all. thought it wasnt nessasary and it sounded made up but other than that i rate it five stars.

I absolutely love this book. It ties up a lot of loose ends that I wondered about when I read the rangers apprentice books. I would recommend this to everyone. Also, it creates some new stories that are rather interesting. Again, I recommend this to everyone
Would give 100,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 stars if I could. Yeah. It's that good.

Well it was ok but needs work. First of all it is an archeoligist find. In "Araulen" I think it just should be a collection of stories. No background ones!!<----

And here's a whale -_____-

( if you have a kindle keyboard type alt-shift m )

~~Carrie

It is sad to have this series come to an end. The book is good. The series was awesome. Best youth age book series I have ever read to my children! Even as adults, they continued to keep reading these books.

This book really takes you in the rangers apprentice world. While some parts of the story are happening during the actual books, there are some parts that are questions that from the fans. This book also goes in depth of will's and Gilan's personal feelings, and the ending will finally lay your curiosity at rest. Great book overall, and there is some foreshadowing towards the end regarding Flanagan's new series.

this is the best series ive ever read. well excel maybe the new series by Flanagan "Brotherband Chronicles". but you need to read these first if you read those. the toughest book to read in this series is #3("The Icebound Land"). if you get past that(and its still really good) The series is amazing. ive read it 5 times.

This book certainly filled in many of the gaps left in the series while having John Flanagans wit and awsome action scenes that I love so much. An honest must have and one of the best books I've ever read.

Hey so i havent read this book...(yet). Anyways i was wondering if Alyssa and Will get married or if he officially proposes in this book??? Please tell me cause thats the only thing that I need to know before i am satisfied with the end of the series...Please reply quickly :) I need to know!!

This book certainly filled in many of the gaps left in the series while having John Flanagans wit and awsome action scenes that I love so much. An honest must have and one of the best books I've ever read.

Hey so i havent read this book...(yet). Anyways i was wondering if Alyssa and Will get married or if he officially proposes in this book??? Please tell me cause thats the only thing that I need to know before i am satisfied with the end of the series...Please reply quickly :) I need to know!!

Good book,but didn't like how at the beginning it had the setting of another time after the time in which this series is placed and how an archeologist is at "halt's cabin" and he finds "the lost stories",I had expected the book to go on in an orderly fashion,also it was very sad when Tug got attacked and had to get retired,I didn't understand why this happened,I liked tug alot and found him super funny! I otherwise liked it !

Aside from one or two stories, this book reads like another full-length Ranger's Apprentice novel. Most of the stories are in chronological order and follow fairly closely together. And they're leading up to one big event, with a few bad guys mixed in. I liked it, these characters are fun.

this is the best series ive ever read. well excel maybe the new series by Flanagan "Brotherband Chronicles". but you need to read these first if you read those. the toughest book to read in this series is #3("The Icebound Land"). if you get past that(and its still really good) The series is amazing. ive read it 5 times.