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Overview

A new series from bestselling author John Flanagan!

Skandians, as any fan of Ranger's Apprentice can tell you, are known for their physical strength. Though Hal, Stig, and the other outcasts may be lacking in that area, they more than make up for it with their intellect and courage--which they'll need every ounce of if they're to compete in the ultimate competition. From tests of strategy to races on treacherous seas, these Skandians will be pitted against some of their country's most promising young warriors. And for some it's more than just a game. It's war.

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John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice fantasy series has an offshoot with sea legs. The Brotherband Chronicles tracks the exploits of Hal, Stig, and their buddies, a group of unlikely young heroes fighting to stay afloat in a race where not winning might mean not surviving. Characters worth sticking with; action that won't let you leave.

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First in the Brotherband Chronicles, a companion series to the bestselling Ranger’s Apprentice books, this nautical adventure from Flanagan takes place in the northern land of Skandia. The story concerns Hal Mikkelson, who’s half Skandian and half—well, it doesn’t really matter. He’s considered a half-breed, an “Araluen weasel,” which means that he has to work twice as hard as others to gain respect. Having turned 16, Hal must join a brotherband, a group of boys whose entire future—and, most importantly, their status as potential crewmembers and raiders on a wolfship—is dependent on how well they compete against other brotherbands, both individually and as a team. Although he’s brilliant, Hal is relegated to a group of castoffs and losers who look to him for leadership. Loosely modeled on Viking culture, the Skandians value courage, seamanship, and brute strength. This enjoyable, old-fashioned tale should have easy appeal for Flanagan’s many fans, who are already invested in the world he’s created. It features relatable though somewhat minimally developed characters, most of whom are clearly identified as either heroes or villains. Ages 10–up. (Nov.)
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Gr 6 Up—Hal Mikkelson, 16, is appointed "skirl," or leader of his brotherband, eight seafaring Skandian boys left unchosen by their athletic and popular peers. Disadvantaged by Ingvar's impaired vision, Ulf and Wulf's constant bickering, Stefan's clowning, Jesper's thievery, and Stig's hot-headed impulses, the outcasts become Herons, after the wolfship Hal helped build and later purchased. Encamped to train and compete against much stronger 10-men teams, the Shark and Wolf brotherbands, the outnumbered Herons are bullied by childhood nemesis Tursgud, leader of the Sharks. Action scenes are plentiful as Hal enlists the hidden strengths of each team member to outsmart opponents in tactical competitions. Meanwhile, an unsavory pirate, Zavac, loiters in town, plotting to steal Hallasholm's Andomal, a precious piece of amber. When Erak the Oberjarl, a major character from the "The Ranger's Apprentice" series, entrusts the victorious Herons to sentry duty at the Andomal shrine, it is not surprising that Zavac makes his move. Hal's shame in failing to protect the town's treasure compels him to set sail after Zavac in an ending that is an obvious setup for another installment. Hal's mentor is Thorn, a one-armed, recovering alcoholic with a once-glorious past who promised his mortally wounded friend, Mikkel, that he would look after Hal and his mother. Well developed and vocabulary rich, with endearing new characters and a rousing adventure that assures new episodes, this book will delight Flanagan fans.—Vicki Reutter, Cazenovia High School, NY

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780399256196
  • Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
  • Publication date: 11/1/2011
  • Pages: 432
  • Sales rank: 1,487
  • Age range: 10 - 14 Years
  • Lexile: 780L (what's this?)
  • Series: Brotherband Chronicles Series , #1
  • Product dimensions: 6.20 (w) x 9.25 (h) x 1.40 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 6, 2011

    Exciting New Series from Rangers Apprentice Author

    My family loved the Ranger's Apprentice series, so we were excited to start John Flanagan's new series, Brotherband. Ranger's Apprentice fans will remember Skandia; Brotherband is set back among this Viking-like culture. The story follows the adventures of a new group of young people as they adventure on the seas. The new characters are interesting and unique, and I found myself cheering for their success.
    I recommend this book for middle readers who like adventure stories; Flanagan fans will enjoy it too!

    9 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 17, 2011

    The book

    This book is great. A perfect sequel to the rangers aprentice series. This book is filled with skandian action. The herons earn their brotherbandship and then have it taken away. At the end of the book the herons set out on a quest with thorn. The perfect teaser! I cannot wait until May 1, 2012. Thats when the next book comes out. THIS BOOK IS A MUST HAVE!!!!!

    6 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 6, 2011

    Great companion

    This book fits perfectly as the sequel to the Ranger's Apprentice series. It has the same fast paced action and adventure with a new twist. A MUST BUY!!!!!!!!!

    4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 30, 2011

    This is gonna be great but in gonna miss Will and Halt and them

    Whee

    4 out of 21 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 16, 2011

    YEAH!!!!

    Ok i love the rangers apprentice series so i can't wait for this. I was really sad that rangers apprentice ended, so any book by John Flanagan I will read!!! :)

    4 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 15, 2012

    spellbinding and fun!

    Attention reluctant readers this book is for you! The all male cast calls to the sense of adventure and their misfit status only adds to their charm. This is shaping up to be an exciting series! If you loved Ranger's Apprentice this ones for you!

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 5, 2011

    Great Author!!!!!!!!!!

    The ranger's apprentice series is great and im sure this series will be awesome!!!!

    3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 31, 2011

    Ausome

    Good book

    3 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 12, 2011

    Looks awesome

    I will read this book his rangers apprentice series were awesome Read it

    3 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 31, 2012

    Awesome book

    BEST BOOK EVER AND ONLY ON CHAPTER TWO AND HOPE THE REST OF THE BROTHERBAND BOOKS WILL BE AS GOOD CANT WAIT

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 26, 2012

    Better

    This book is amazing and dont waste your time with the last RA book itwill just dissapoint you

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 24, 2011

    This will be awesome.

    It just will.

    2 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 19, 2011

    Truth

    The rangers apprentice was a good series up to "battle for skandia" then it went down hill but this new series has promise considering that it starts where the rangers apprentice should have ended.

    2 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 12, 2011

    AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I cant wait! Rangers Apprentice was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! I was sad when it ended but now im happy that thisis coming out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    2 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 3, 2011

    Can not wait!

    I read the ranger's apprentice books and can't wait for this one!

    2 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 24, 2011

    Great read

    1 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 20, 2011

    It I

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 23, 2011

    Great

    Great book john and btw ur awesome :-B

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 15, 2011

    AMAZING BOOK

    I need book two to come out, im not sure how many times in a row i can read this and the rangers apprentice series!!!!

    1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 15, 2011

    Beeeeeeeeest boooooooook eveeeeeeeerr

    Deeeeeefintlyytt

    1 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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