((DISCLAIMER: I can only speak of the first 100 pages of the book.))

Basic Reason for Beginning: Memory loves this series to bits and pieces, as do a few acquaintances. So when I saw a copy of the first book, I decided to snatch it up and give the book a try.
Basic Reason for Finishing: Didn't, sorry.
Texture: Like being tossed about against rocks in a strong current.

Full review here.

Book Rereadability: Well, I didn't finish it, so none.
Author Rereadability: None, sorry.
Recommendation: I'd be copping out if I said 'children', I think. Besides, all the people whom I know loved this series were adults. If, however, you're a prose-snob like yours truly, I can't see you enjoying it. You'll probably want to take red markers to it and rewrite the whole thing. ( )

close to lord of the rings but not as good. ( )

I loved this book! Will, one of the wards of the kingdom, awaits choosing day with great anticipation. He wants to go to battle school and become a great knight for Baron Arald. But Will is small in stature and doesn't fit the profile of the great knights of the kingdom. On Choosing Day, all of the wards of the kingdom, but Will, are placed in apprenticeships. This leaves Will peering at a future as a farmhand which he dreads. But the Baron asks for another night to think things over and when daylight comes, Will finds himself apprenticed to the Ranger. This is not at all what Will wants! Great adventure, tension, and fast-moving plot will make this book appeal to adolescent readers - some adults like me, too. I can't wait to read the second book in the series! ( )

Will is very disappointed when he is rejected for battle school, and apprehensive when the mysterious ranger Halt selects him as an apprentice. His natural talents and quick thinking save Halt and the kingdom. ( )

Goede jeugdserie in een fictief ridderland, waar een jongen opgeleid wordt tot jager, een select gezelschap van strijders van de koning. goed van sfeertekening, goed van karakterontwikkeling ( )