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Overview

In the wake of Araluen's uneasy truce with the raiding Skandians comes word that the Skandian leader has been captured by a dangerous desert tribe. The Rangers - and Will - are sent to free him. But the desert is like nothing these warriors have seen before. Strangers in a strange land, they are brutalized by sandstorms, beaten by the unrelenting heat, tricked by one tribe that plays by its own rules, and surprisingly befriended by another. Like a desert mirage, nothing is as it seems. Yet one thing is constant: the bravery of the Rangers.

"Bringing together many favorite characters for a grand adventure, this book delivers both excitement and quiet good times." - Booklist

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The book 7 and book 8 installments in the popular Ranger's Apprentice series will not disappoint fans. Erak's Ransom, book 7, takes place before the start of book 5, when Will is still an apprentice to Halt. The Skandian leader Erak, an ally of the Araluen's, has been captured and ransomed by a tribe of warriors from the desert. Will's courage and Ranger abilities are tested throughout the difficult quest to find and free Erak. Evanlyn has the chance to prove she is just as brave as the warriors around her as she negotiates Erak's freedom. At the conclusion of book 7, Will graduates as a Ranger and is placed in charge of his own fief. The Will that readers meet again in The Kings of Clonmel, book 8, is now confident and cunning. When a religious cult called the Outsiders conquers several surrounding kingdoms, Will, Halt, and Horace set out to convince the residents of Clonmel to believe in the abilities of the Sunrise Warrior instead of lies being spread by Tennyson, the cult's leader. At the conclusion of this book, the Rangers defeat the evil forces and restore order to the kingdom. As a result of brilliant characterization, the protagonists in books 7 and 8 have the skills to persistently outwit and outfight opponents while still maintaining a sense of humor that makes them seem realistic. True to this series, books 7 and 8 are filled with twists and turns, impassioned negotiations between leaders, and vivid, bloody battles complete with the clang of weapons. Reviewer: Amy Wyckoff
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As apprentice to the legendary Ranger Halt, young Will has firmly established he possesses the skills, bravery, and heart needed to join Araluen's most respected fighting force. More accurately, he has proven himself to everyone except...himself. Will continues to struggle with his insecurities as he and Halt join a convoy to the desolate land of Arrida to ransom Erak, the leader of Skandia. In the desert, though, a moment's hesitation can lead to being trapped in a sandstorm, attack by a warring tribe, or straying off the path and dying of exposure. When Will's beloved horse Tug goes missing, Will must draw on all his Ranger knowledge—and meager confidence—to leave behind the convoy and set off on a parallel adventure to find his mount. What Will does not know is that his friends are being tracked by the ruthless Tualaghi tribe. Now, the question may not be not whether Will can find the Araluen party again, but whether he can find them in time. This seventh book in Flanagan's "Ranger's Apprentice" series fits chronologically between books four and five, The Battle for Skandia and The Sorcerer of the North, and details the time just before Will becomes a graduate Ranger. Although there are frequent hints to Will and Halt's extensive back story, prior knowledge of the series is not necessary to enjoy Flanagan's comfortingly typecast characters and galloping plot. The nature of a prequel means there is never any question as to how the characters will fare, but readers of all ages still will enjoy the witty dialogue, rollicking adventures, and noble rescues that lead to the story's heartwarming—if foregone—conclusion. Reviewer: Cara Chancellor

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780399252051
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
  • Publication date: 1/5/2010
  • Pages: 400
  • Sales rank: 34,838
  • Age range: 9 - 12 Years
  • Lexile: 850L (what's this?)
  • Series: Ranger's Apprentice Series, #7
  • Product dimensions: 6.30 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 1.40 (d)
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  • Posted January 12, 2010

    I Also Recommend:

    HALT IS BACK!

    I was so excited to read that Halt is in this entire book! I missed him so much in books five and six. Actually Erak's Ransom takes place after book four The Battle for Skandia and before book five The Sorcerer of the North. Will is still apprenticed to Halt and soon to graduate and become a Ranger himself. This is what makes this books so outstanding.

    The story begins with Evanlyn who is really Princess Cassandra, daughter of King Duncan. She wants more freedom making decisions for the kingdom. Then we discover that Halt has proposed to Lady Pauline and they are soon to be married. Lady Pauline's guest list is so funny. You can imagine that Halt is not happy with a big wedding. Pauline has created a "Bores Table" for certain wedding guests. That turned out not only to be a clever idea but quite funny.

    During the wedding ceremony, one of Erak's men, Svengal, suddenly shows up. Will and Horace intervene to find out what he wants so Halt and Pauline can enjoy their wedding day. Svengal tells them that Erak's been kidnapped by a desert tribe called the Arridi. Erak is the Oberjarl or king of the Skandian people. The Arridans will release Erak for a ransom. However, Erak tells Svengal to go to Araluen and ask King Duncan to pay his ransom since Skandia is so far away. Svengal does as he is told and the fun begins.

    Princess Cassandra who uses the name, Evanlyn, for her protection goes with Halt, Will, Horace, Gilan, and Svengal to Arridi to pay the ransom. Evanlyn will represent Araluen as the crown princess. It is she who will negotiate Erak's ransom with Halt as her advisor with the Arridi leader. Needless to say many things start to go wrong. Erak's is taken into the interior of the desert only to be kidnapped by another tribe of people. So Halt, Will, Horace, Gilan, and Svengal have to cross the desert to find him.

    Will doubts his abilities and worries if he is ready to become a Ranger without his mentor. Halt still sees Will as a boy and is afraid to let him go. Evanlyn wants to make adult decisions so she can one day be a good queen. It is Horace and Gilan who are comfortable with who they are and help their friends.

    The story has a traitor, several desert tribes, the heat is grueling, sandstorms, and a horse race that will equal Walter Farley's Black Stallion book series. However, the best thing about the book is that Halt is in the whole story. He is back with his wit, charm, good advice helping all the young ones, and makes the story come alive that I enjoyed in the first four books. The ending is the most exciting in the series.

    I truly like Will and the other characters in this series, but it is Halt who makes the stories so exciting and fun. I think Flanagan let Will become a Ranger too soon. I would have liked to have read more adventures of Halt as the mentor and Will as his apprentice. Mr. Flanagan please make sure that Halt is in book 8. I don't want to be disappointed.

    11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 26, 2011

    One of the best in the series!!!!!!

    This a really good book about the whole team of rangers, and friends that go into a journey at a desert. This ia probably the most excting and tensing book becuase it makes you have different emotions. A must READ!!!!!!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 5, 2010

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    Entertaining and still awesome

    This is the most recent book in this series (at least released in America) and it is just as good as the other 6 books in the series. It jumps back a tad from book 6 for the reason that there is a year or two that are missed between books 5 and 6. This book focuses on Will's transformation from apprentice to a true ranger. He doesn't believe that he is ready for this big step and not ready to leave Halt. Through the book he learns that while he may still have things to learn he can do just fine on his own.

    The characters in this book are just as vibrant as in the rest of the books. I picked this book up in the airport because I knew the other six books were awesome... I was not disappointed!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 7, 2012

    Evenstar to will and halt and all rangers would you please explain this game to me

    I love this series. I hate the cats and want to join rangers but have no idea what i need to do. Please tell me how to post where to post what to do and when. Can i be gilan eventhough i am a girl? Am working on the fifth book. Have no idea how to play but want to bad . I ppsted same message on all other books in series . Will someone please answer?

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 6, 2012

    Awsome book

    Greatexcitement and super fun book cant put it down

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 31, 2012

    Ranger fan

    I loved this book! I loved all the vilonce in the book, mostly when someone gets shot in the gut with a grey-shafted arrow

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 29, 2012

    Dragonkit to skyheart

    I just joined blazeclan at narnia and darkpelt told me this was your den because i asked to be med cat apprentice. Can you be my mentor?

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 29, 2012

    Decent

    Good series

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 10, 2012

    Alessandra

    Hello Evenstar/Gilan. :) I am the only female in the Corps.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 27, 2012

    Amberkit

    Hi everyone.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 24, 2012

    Your moms an....

    Awsome book ohhhhhhhhhhhbhhhhhh

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 24, 2012

    AWESOME BOOK

    It has suspense, action, wit, and my favorite part, different points of view so you can see the story from multiple perspectives. I really liked this book and you will too, though I recommend you read books 1-6 first, or this one could be a little tough to understand, as it references the other books

    10/10

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    Posted January 20, 2012

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 10, 2012

    The missing link

    As pointed out by the author this take place between books 4 and 5 abd tells the story of his graduation. A smaller story but good none the less. Since I read books 5 & 6 already I knew everyone would come out ok but still a nice tale.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 9, 2012

    Silverspirit

    Wheres spiritwhisper?

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 7, 2012

    Mistspirit

    I want to join

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 5, 2012

    Echostar

    Hi i want to talk. Search cat first result.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 4, 2012

    JOIN MASKCLAN

    Maskclan needs cats!!!!!! Join us. Exepting all positions.
    Go to mare. Fitst result. Ask for Whitedusk

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 2, 2012

    Amazing!

    This book is a marculous work of ingenuity and creativity. It is sure to draw the reader into a different world.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 2, 2012

    Flamestar to scourge

    No its not me. People tend to post as me and or use our clan name. Im sorry if the inposter caused trouble. Tell me where they r and ill sort it out.

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