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Return to the world of Ranger’s Apprentice, with an all-new swashbuckling story and cast of characters.

About the Author

John Flanagan's bestselling Ranger's Apprentice adventure series originally comprised twenty short stories, which John wrote to encourage his 12-old son, Michael, to enjoy reading. The series has come a long way since then. Now sold to more than twenty countries, the series regularly appears on the New York Times Bestseller List and has been shortlisted in children's book awards in Australia and overseas. John, a former television and advertising writer, lives with his wife, Leonie, in the Sydney beachside suburb of Manly. John Keating is an Irish actor and voice artist. His numerous acting credits include Roundabout Theatre’s production of Juno and the Paycock, as well as various parts with the Irish Repertory Theatre and the Irish Arts Center. As a narrator he has recorded dozens of audiobooks and has earned multiple AudioFile Earphones awards, including for his reading of May the Road Rise Up to Meet You by Peter Troy.

Reviews

"Having sold millions of his Ranger's Apprentice books all over the world, John Flanagan now has a new series on offer and it is just as swashbuckling and adventurous as his last. Brotherband is set in Skandia - a cold, Viking-inspired country that many of his Rangers' fans know well, but this time with new characters who are just as intriguing."
*Deborah Abela, ABC Radio Canberra Drive Show with Louise Maher*

"An addictive and satisfying read.”
*The Weekend Australian*

"Ranger fans will lap up this series. There are similarities between Will and Halt relationship and Hal’s connection with his mentor Thorn.  No one does adventure like Flanagan, the non-stop action and tension of Brotherband will leave readers wanting more."
*Buzz Word Books*

"This enjoyable, old-fashioned tale should have easy appeal for Flanagan’s many fans, who are already invested in the world he’s created."
*Publishers Weekly*