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Work InformationThe Battle of Hackham Heath (Ranger's Apprentice: The Early Years) by John Flanagan (2016)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. I haven't had much time to read this recently with the start of a new school semester and two jobs, but I am very happy to have read this book. I enjoy reading about Halt and reading the early years gives me a taste of what occurred before the original series. I really liked this one, but as the books continue, I have noticed a clear formulaic pattern that has been established. Maybe it's because I'm older or have read all of the books so close together, but it just my observation of the writing. This is why I have bumped it down a star. Overall though I did enjoy this book and will continue reading on. Rangers Halt and Crowley are once again called upon to defend the realm for Duncan. Halt is sent off to spy on Morgarath and his band of Wargals, gaining valuable intelligence while Crowley accompanies the Queen to a spa during her difficult pregnancy. The serial introduction of important characters in the latter series was fun, as well as learning more backstories, but there is too much meandering and repetition in the novel, which could have been omitted. The ending installment of John Flanagan's prequel series, depicting the beginning of the legend of Halt and the details of the events frequently referenced in the early books of the Ranger's Apprentice series. It's simultaneously amusing to see an inexperienced and unknown Halt at work unknowingly building his legend, and exciting to see the events steadily unfold. no reviews | add a review
Belongs to SeriesRanger's Apprentice {John Flanagan} (prequel) Ranger's Apprentice: The Early Years (Book 2)
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HTML:John Flanagan, author of the bestselling Ranger's Apprentice fantasy adventure epic, delivers a second prequel to Ruins of Gorlan, the novel that started it all, with Halt and Crowley preparing for war against a near-unstoppable enemy When the former Baron Morgarath escaped to avoid punishment for treason, an uneasy peace fell on Araluen. But Morgarath, now in hiding, is already planning his next move, recruiting an army of savage, overpowering beasts known as Wargals. Newly crowned King Duncan knows he must assemble his troops for battle. To find out the full extent of Morgarath's plan of attack, Halt prepares for a seemingly impossible taskâ??climbing the deadly cliffs of the Mountains of Rain and Night and venturing deep into enemy territory to spy. After all, the winner of this war could be determined by one wrong move. At the Battle of Hackham Heath, the fate of a Kingdom will be decided. This origin story of how Halt came to be Araluen's most famous Ranger â?? and how war will decide the future of the next generation â?? will thrill Ranger's Apprentice fans and new readers alike. From the Hardcover edit No library descriptions found. |
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This was great as a prequel; it gave me so much more than I would have even asked for. ( )