The Burning Bridge (The Ranger's Apprentice, Book 2)
by John Flanagan
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Author: John FlanaganBrand: Zonderkidz
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Unabridged
Published: 2007-06-26
ISBN: 0142408425
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Puffin
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- 2007 - Puffin Books - Paperback
- The Burning Bridge
- Book 2: Ranger's Apprentice Series
- By John Flanagan
- Classic - Collectible
Book Reviews of The Burning Bridge (The Ranger's Apprentice, Book 2)
Book Review: The Invading Army
Summary: 5 Stars
The Burning Bridge (2006) is the second fantasy novel in the Ranger's Apprentice series, following The Ruins of Gorlan. In the previous volume, Will was rewarded for saving the life of Baron Arald. Then Halt presented him with a ranger medallion and told him about his father's valor and battle skill.
In this novel, Will is a Ranger trainee, apprenticed to Halt. He is small and quick and quickly becoming deadly with his bow and knives.
Halt is a full Ranger, dangerous and feared. He has become used to Will and his incessant questions.
Gilan is Halt's former apprentice. Now he is one of the best at moving undetected through forest and brush. Gilan is the only Ranger who carries a sword, having been trained since the age of ten by a famed swordsmaster.
Horace is Will's friend and an apprentice of the Battlemaster. He has become very good with a sword, seeming to be a natural swordsman.
In this story, Will and Halt track four Wargals and reach them just as they are attacking a human. The man tries to convince the Wargals that he too is doing Morgarath's business, but to no avail. When the Rangers appear, one Wargal slays the man while the others attack the Rangers.
Will fires two shots with his bow and misses both times. Tag saves him from the last Wargal by rearing and brandishing his hooves. The Wargal flinches back in fear and Halt gets him with an arrow. They find detailed plans for Morgarath's invasion of Araluen and take them back to King Duncan.
The Araluen army mobilizes to face the invasion. Gilan is sent on a mission to warn Celtica of the invasion and to request assistance. Will and Horace are chosen to accompany him on the mission. Reaching Celtica, they find the border station unmanned and the nearest town deserted.
Then they encounter two thieves who have been looting the countryside. They learn from them that the Wargals are raiding Celtica. Then they are found by Evanlyn Wheeler -- an Araluen woman who has avoided capture by the Wargals -- and learn more about the situation.
Gilan hurries ahead to warn the king of this unexpected threat, leaving Will in charge. Will, Horace and Evanlyn return to Araluen more slowly and are nearly overtaken by a group of Wargals with Celtic captives. After these creatures pass, Will decides to follow them and learn more about Morgarath's plans.
The Wargals lead them toward the Fissure and cliffs protecting Celtica from invasion. They find more Wargals there with many captured Celtic miners and an almost completed bridge across the Fissure. A tunnel leads into the rock, providing ready access through the cliffs.
This tale causes the three Araluen folk to consider that the plans captured by Halt and Will were a deception. Will sneaks up the tunnel and learns that the invaders are preparing an ambush for the King's troops. They decide to burn the unguarded bridge to upset this part of the plan.
This story is a fast and fun read. The sequel is The Icebound Land. Read and enjoy!
Highly recommended for Flanagan fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of armed conflict, invading armies, and youthful courage.
-Arthur W. Jordin
Summary of The Burning Bridge (The Ranger's Apprentice, Book 2)
For years, the Kingdom of Araluen has prospered, with the evil lord Morgarath safely behind the impassable mountains. For years, its people have felt secure. but the scheming hand of the dark lord has not been idle. . . . on a special mission for the rangers, will and his friend Horace, an apprentice knight, travel to a neighboring village and discover the unsettling truth: All the villagers have either been slain or captured. but why? Could it be that Morgarath has finally devised a plan to bring his legions over the supposedly insurmountable pass? if so, the king?s army is in imminent danger of being crushed in a fierce ambush. And will and Horace are the only ones who can save them.
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