Ranger's Apprentice: The Battle for Skandia (Ranger's Apprentice, Book 4)
by John Flanagan
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Author: John FlanaganEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2008-03-18
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Philomel
Book Reviews of Ranger's Apprentice: The Battle for Skandia (Ranger's Apprentice, Book 4)
Book Review: This interesting, light fantasy/adventure continues in Skandia
Summary: 4 Stars
"The Battle for Skandia" is the 4th book in the ongoing series "Ranger's Apprentice" by John Flanagan. This book is 294 pages in length.
*SPOILER*
Will (the apprentice), Halt (the Ranger) and the other traveling companions have arrived in Skandia (after being reunited). They have discovered that this previously unfriendly nation is about to be invaded by a common enemy, and combining their efforts might be the only long-term hope for a successful defense of both counties.
*END SPOILER*
A thoroughly enjoyable Young Adult book. Easy to read light fantasy/adventure, with lots of action and intrigue. I like author Flanagan writing style; you just know the good guys will always prevail. And yet somehow this foreknowledge of a positive outcome doesn't necessarily ruin the enjoyment of the journey leading up to the final battle.
Comments:
1.)A map would have been nice. Not needed as much in this book as others, but still...
2.)In chapter 24, Evanlyn, one of the traveling group, does something so stupid...so incredibly dumb, putting herself unnecessarily in harms way, that I really wondered if author Flanagan could not have done something else to accomplish the same outcome. Really, the only 'questionable' area of the entire book.
Conclusion:
Great Young Adult fantasy/adventure that most adults will enjoy. One small hiccup for Flanagan (see comment #2 above) but otherwise a satisfying read.
4 to 4 1/2 Stars
Ray Nicholson
Summary of Ranger's Apprentice: The Battle for Skandia (Ranger's Apprentice, Book 4)
Still far from their homeland after escaping slavery in the icebound land of Skandia, Will and Evanlyn's plans to return to Araluen are spoiled when Evanlyn is taken captive by a Temujai warrior. Though still weakened by the warmweed's toxic effects, Will employs his Ranger training to locate his friend, but an enemy scouting party has him fatally outnumbered. Will is certain death is close at hand, until Halt and Horace make a daring, last-minute rescue. The reunion is cut short, however, when Halt makes a horrifying discovery: Skandia's borders have been breached by the entire Temujai army. And Araluen is next in their sights. If two kingdoms are to be saved, an unlikely union must be made. Will it hold long enough to vanquish a ruthless new enemy? Or will past tensions spell doom for all?The battles and drama are nonstop in Book Four of this hugely popular epic.
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