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The Sorcerer of the North: Book Five (Ranger's Apprentice) |  | Author: John Flanagan
Brand: Penguin Group USA
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Rating:  45 reviews
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Media: Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 320
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Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.9
MPN: 9780142414293
ISBN: 0142414298
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ASIN: 0142414298
Publication Date: June 25, 2009
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Several years have passed since the apprentice and his master, Will and Halt, first met, and Will is finally afull-fledged Ranger with his own fief to look after. The fief seemssleepy until Lord Syron, master of a castle far in thenorth, is struck down by a mysterious illness. Joined by his friendAlyss, Will is suddenly thrown headfirst into an extraordinaryadventure, investigating fears of sorcery and trying to determine whois loyal to Lord Syron. As Will battles growing hysteria, traitors, andmost of all, time, Alyss is taken hostage, and Will is forced to make adesperate choice between his mission and his friend. Author: John Flanagan Format: 320 pages, paperback, 5.07 x 7.75 inches Ages: 10 and up Publisher: Penguin Group ISBN: 9780142414293
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Could've been better... July 14, 2010
i.k. (Pearl City, Hawaii United States)
I'm not going to rehash what this book was about. I just wanted to share my opinion: the book was predictable but none the less, entertaining. The first 4 books left you wanting to read the next book so you can see how everyone matures as the story progresses. FYI, the characters are so very likeable (and I happen to totally adore Halt)... anyways, upon reading this 5th installment of the Ranger's Apprentice, I found myself screaming: "What happened to the last 5 years of Will's training under Halt?!" I had wanted & unfortunately expected to see the growing up years between all the characters & would've enjoyed seeing the ever increasing attachment between the Ranger and his apprentice develop. Don't get me wrong, as I've already read books 6 and 7, and enjoyed them the same as the 1st 4 books. I just feel I've lost a valuable piece of history..
 THE SORCERER OF THE NORTH is an exciting, action-packed story that doesn't end with the last page June 15, 2010
Kidsreads.com (New York, NY)
After years of hard work, dedication and immense danger, Will Treaty has finished his apprenticeship. He is now a full-fledged Ranger, protector of the kingdom. His first assignment lands him in the Fife of Seacliff, supposedly a relatively uneventful place, suitable for a first post. Nevertheless, Will seems to find excitement almost immediately. On his journey to his new post, he discovers a dying dog who was intentionally struck down with a sword. He patches her up and takes her with him.
Arriving at his new post, Will finds that the defenses of the fife have deteriorated immensely. Even though life in the Fife of Seacliff is relaxed almost to the point of being boring, Will knows that is no excuse to have allowed the defenses to weaken and fall out of shape. What would happen in the unlikely event of being attacked? And then that very unlikely event suddenly becomes likely when Skandian raiders land on their shores looking for a fight. Will's hard-earned skills from the past years are put to the test in his first major task as a Ranger.
Soon after, an old friend comes to visit. Will welcomes Alyss to his new home, eager to catch up and spend time with her. However, her arrival isn't just for a friendly chat; she is a Courier now and has come to deliver a special assignment for Will. There is trouble in one of the northern fifes, and the current Ranger there is having trouble uncovering information. The commander of Castle Macindaw has been struck down with a mysterious illness. No one has been able to help, and he is fading fast. And rumor has it that a sorcerer is the culprit. Villagers speak of strange lights and sounds in the forest, and fear is spreading fast. So Will's assignment is to go undercover as a traveling musician in order to talk with the local people and investigate the rumors. But he has no idea what he is in for, what to expect, or who to trust. He'll have to rely on his training and his wits to keep him alive.
John Flanagan is the amazing, bestselling author of the Ranger's Apprentice series. The excitement in this book never dies; Flanagan has something happening on every page, all adding to the clever plot. He writes with a classy and genteel style that mirrors the very spirit of the Rangers themselves. Yet the words and sentences flow with ease, never tripping the reader up with unnecessary obstacles. Flanagan also writes his action scenes with such intricate details that really bring them to life, such as Will aiming and shooting his bow or scaling the castle wall for a rescue. His colorful characters all complement each other, and he even plants words of wisdom throughout the pages, such as "It's a lot easier to heal an injured body than a damaged soul."
Overall, THE SORCERER OF THE NORTH is an exciting, action-packed story that doesn't end with the last page, as Flanagan leaves readers with a cliffhanger. If you haven't read the first four Ranger's Apprentice books, no problem; this installment can stand alone. A warning though: you will probably get hooked and want to read the rest of the series right away.
Rangers Apprentice: The Sorcerer of the North: Book Five June 6, 2010
This book was one of the best I ever read. Although you have to read the other 4 books in the series to actually get the book. But again one of the best i have ever read.
The Sorcerer of the North April 5, 2010
C. V. Galien (WI)
I purchased this book for my teen-age son. He loves the series for he asked me to purchase them; usually borrow books from our local library. He has read the books in a matter of hours. And plans to re-read them. Nicely written.
We get to see Will be in charge. April 3, 2010
Arlene French
I love how you get to see the characters as young adults, and see how much they've grown. Plus, there seems to be more developing (finally) between Will and Alice. Granted, I don't want the series to turn into a over dramatic Twilight romance, but it's nice to see just a little bit of romance in a series.
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