Part of Ranger's Apprentice, book 1
First published 2010
Will faces his biggest disappointment at fifteen when battleschool turns him away. The mysterious Ranger Halt offers him an apprenticeship instead, though Will knows little about what Rangers actually do. Halt proves to be a demanding teacher who trains Will in archery, stealth, and the ancient skills of the Ranger Corps. Will discovers that Rangers serve as the kingdom's unseen protectors, moving through shadows to gather intelligence and stop threats before they grow dangerous. As Will learns to track enemies and blend into forests, a real danger emerges that will test everything Halt has taught him. The kingdom faces a threat that only a Ranger can handle, and Will must prove he belongs in this secretive world. His training becomes a race against time as he transforms from a rejected boy into someone who can stand between his people and destruction.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Gorlan
272 pages · Paperback · Puffin