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Viking Books for Young Readers (2010), Edition: 1, 384 pages
Description
On a mission to pay the ransom of a new ally, apprentice Will and his friends find themselves in a desert wasteland awash with enemies.
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LibraryThing member Caspettee
Eraks Ransom is set before the events of books 5 & 6. In this book Erak has been taken hostage and Will, Evanlyn, Horace, Halt, Gilan and Svengal embark on a perilous journey to save Erak from the Arridi (sp?).
Unfortunately if you read these books in the order of their release (this being no 7) one
John Flanagan has a light and easy way of writing which I appreciate and as with the other books this is a well paced book with lots of action and humor. The fight scenes were pretty awesome as well.
All in all another fantastic book in the series my only recommendation is if you can read it before you read 5 & 6.
Unfortunately if you read these books in the order of their release (this being no 7) one
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of the story lines in this book is slightly ruined. But it is still a great read and it really develops the over arching story of the series really well. I liked the development of Evanlyn (aka Cassandra) she is shaping up to be an impressive ruler. Seeing Halts soft side only further endeared him to me.John Flanagan has a light and easy way of writing which I appreciate and as with the other books this is a well paced book with lots of action and humor. The fight scenes were pretty awesome as well.
All in all another fantastic book in the series my only recommendation is if you can read it before you read 5 & 6.
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LibraryThing member emhromp2
I stopped reading this series for a bit, because after a while I got bored by the standard structure of these books. However, after two books I missed Will and picked up part 7. It was a little bit confusing, because I didn't know this book goes back in time. (I read from an e-reader)
Anyway, this
Anyway, this
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story is good, again. John Flanagan sure knows his history and facts, I assume. He is very graphic and describes everything in detail. This is why I skipped quite a few pages without missing anything of the action. I dont know about anybody else, but I could do without Will's suffering in the desert, for example. However, I'll start reading part 8 tomorrow! Show Less
LibraryThing member CoreyHolst
Really enjoyed it. John Flanagan's writing just keeps getting better and better. Chronologically Book 7 & 8 take place between Book 4 and Book 5 (In book 5 Will is already a full-fledged Ranger with a fief of his own). I agree with the author's intro that this transitional phase in Will's life was
Some interesting new characters, locales, and cultures keep it from becoming "more of the same." I am eagerly looking forward to diving into Book 8.
If you haven't started the Ranger's Apprentice Series yet, what are you waiting for? But do yourself a favor...start with book 1.
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too important to skip over and I am glad he went back a little in time to fill the gap.Some interesting new characters, locales, and cultures keep it from becoming "more of the same." I am eagerly looking forward to diving into Book 8.
If you haven't started the Ranger's Apprentice Series yet, what are you waiting for? But do yourself a favor...start with book 1.
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LibraryThing member lilibrarian
Book 7 of the series. will is finishing his apprenticeship and is on a mission to save Erak, who has been kidnapped.
LibraryThing member JRlibrary
This book actually fits in just before the book where Will is a full Ranger.
This book deals with what Will has to do in order to become a ranger, and what happens at his graduation ceremony.
Loved it, just like I love all the Ranger's Apprentice series. This was one of my favourites however; loved
This book deals with what Will has to do in order to become a ranger, and what happens at his graduation ceremony.
Loved it, just like I love all the Ranger's Apprentice series. This was one of my favourites however; loved
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LibraryThing member NickF.
In this book Erak Oberjarl of Skandia wants to have one more raid. He comes to a merching town, it's completley deserted and then they are captured and let go except Erak. Svengal one of his friends comes to Aruelen and tries to get help for the ransom. Princess Cassandra, Halt, Gilen, Horace, and
I believe this book is pretty good. But the bad thing about it is that it should have been before book 5. But overall this book is great. You meet a different type of people which weild curved swords called scimitars.
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Will go to the town of the capters.Will is separated from the group and loses his horse Tug. Later he leaves the group to find him. Will's lolaty and strength are tested to its fullness in this book.I believe this book is pretty good. But the bad thing about it is that it should have been before book 5. But overall this book is great. You meet a different type of people which weild curved swords called scimitars.
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LibraryThing member skyler.sims
Erak the leader of the Skandians is taken hostage in an evil plot by his enemy. Erak is captured after a raid on Arridia. Halt, Will, and others are sent to get him back by paying a ransom. When they get their they find out that Erak is being transported across the desert. A trek throught the
This was a good book. The story was easy to follow and the action was great. The book had a dramatic climax. The story had several sub plots that got the story going. Overall the book was great. It had a good action part at the end and a good survival part through out the book. Their were alot of charicters and a large setting. This was a great book and I think you should read it.
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desert brings disaster. A group of raiders attack Eraks escort and take him hostage. After an intense battle Erak is freed. Erak returns to his position of power and the day is saved.This was a good book. The story was easy to follow and the action was great. The book had a dramatic climax. The story had several sub plots that got the story going. Overall the book was great. It had a good action part at the end and a good survival part through out the book. Their were alot of charicters and a large setting. This was a great book and I think you should read it.
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LibraryThing member krau0098
This is the seventh book in the ten book Ranger's Apprentice series. Like all of the previous books, this book was a solid middle grade fantasy book. Nothing epic happens but the story is well-put together, features great characters that are very heroic, and has just enough humor to keep things
This book goes back in time from the Seige of Macindaw. This is the right before Will was given his Silver Oak Leaf and made a full Ranger. Will is concerned about his upcoming test for full Ranger status. Halt is getting married and is concerned about loosing his apprentice Will. All of the characters' concerns must be set aside when they are given the task of accompanying the Princess to neighboring lands to ransom Erak, the Skandian Oberjarl whom Will and crew befriended.
It was interesting to read some filler about the time in between The Battle for Skandia and The Sorcerer from the North. I was a little irritated that Flanagan couldn't have provided this story in the correct order, but I like things orderly...so don't let that prevent you from reading this book.
Like all of these books the story is pretty straight-forward and an easy read. There is enough humor throughout to keep things light and make you laugh a bit. If you are up to book seven you already know that all of these characters are likable, admirable, yet very human. They all make some mistakes but through a combination of heroic action, luck, and smart-thinking they are able to pull through.
It was interesting to watch these characters in a completely different climate. Watching the Rangers navigate through desert sands and suffer through sandstorms was interesting. In fact Will's almost fatal mistake is caused because of his unfamiliarity with his surroundings.
The plot doesn't go much outside the main goal of rescuing Erak. Will and Halt both learn things about themselves along the way and become better people for it. I did like having Princess Cassandra (Evelyn) along; she has a lot of fire to her character and was a lot of fun to read about.
Overall another great addition to this well-written and very solid fantasy series. These books aren't all that creative and the storyline isn't epic; but they are great adventurous fantasy reads about characters going about their duties in a heroic and admirable way. Definitely great for younger readers, I think even adults who are fantasy fans will be enchanted by the solid writing, the human-like characters, the humor, and the well thought-out world. Recommended for fans of fantasy adventure reads.
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light.This book goes back in time from the Seige of Macindaw. This is the right before Will was given his Silver Oak Leaf and made a full Ranger. Will is concerned about his upcoming test for full Ranger status. Halt is getting married and is concerned about loosing his apprentice Will. All of the characters' concerns must be set aside when they are given the task of accompanying the Princess to neighboring lands to ransom Erak, the Skandian Oberjarl whom Will and crew befriended.
It was interesting to read some filler about the time in between The Battle for Skandia and The Sorcerer from the North. I was a little irritated that Flanagan couldn't have provided this story in the correct order, but I like things orderly...so don't let that prevent you from reading this book.
Like all of these books the story is pretty straight-forward and an easy read. There is enough humor throughout to keep things light and make you laugh a bit. If you are up to book seven you already know that all of these characters are likable, admirable, yet very human. They all make some mistakes but through a combination of heroic action, luck, and smart-thinking they are able to pull through.
It was interesting to watch these characters in a completely different climate. Watching the Rangers navigate through desert sands and suffer through sandstorms was interesting. In fact Will's almost fatal mistake is caused because of his unfamiliarity with his surroundings.
The plot doesn't go much outside the main goal of rescuing Erak. Will and Halt both learn things about themselves along the way and become better people for it. I did like having Princess Cassandra (Evelyn) along; she has a lot of fire to her character and was a lot of fun to read about.
Overall another great addition to this well-written and very solid fantasy series. These books aren't all that creative and the storyline isn't epic; but they are great adventurous fantasy reads about characters going about their duties in a heroic and admirable way. Definitely great for younger readers, I think even adults who are fantasy fans will be enchanted by the solid writing, the human-like characters, the humor, and the well thought-out world. Recommended for fans of fantasy adventure reads.
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LibraryThing member jmoncton
I love this series! Although this is the 7th book in the series, it is only the 3rd one I've been able to complete. I listen to these with my 11 year old son and once he gets hooked he brings the book with him everywhere and finishes it without me. There were parts of this book when I was tempted
The series is a medieval adventure focusing on a group of warriors who protect the kingdom of Araluen. Will, the Ranger's Apprentice, is a teenage boy on the brink of completing his apprenticeship as a Ranger. He is part of a small party sent to a desert kingdom to offer ransom for a captured king. But their plans are interrupted when violent sandstorms erupt and a warring nomadic tribe appears. Adventure and story telling at its best! One of the thing I love about this series is that not only does it have a page turning (track forwarding??) plot, but the characters are well drawn. In this book, Will worries about his promotion to a Ranger. Will he live up to everyone's expectations? How can he appear brave and confident when he is uncertain and scared inside? These are perfect books for teens and pre-teens. But, I have to say that I love these books and I am not alone. It is one of the more popular series that suits children and adults.
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to listen ahead, so I can understand the temptation.The series is a medieval adventure focusing on a group of warriors who protect the kingdom of Araluen. Will, the Ranger's Apprentice, is a teenage boy on the brink of completing his apprenticeship as a Ranger. He is part of a small party sent to a desert kingdom to offer ransom for a captured king. But their plans are interrupted when violent sandstorms erupt and a warring nomadic tribe appears. Adventure and story telling at its best! One of the thing I love about this series is that not only does it have a page turning (track forwarding??) plot, but the characters are well drawn. In this book, Will worries about his promotion to a Ranger. Will he live up to everyone's expectations? How can he appear brave and confident when he is uncertain and scared inside? These are perfect books for teens and pre-teens. But, I have to say that I love these books and I am not alone. It is one of the more popular series that suits children and adults.
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LibraryThing member SebastianHagelstein
I thought at first it was kind of weird that this book, the seventh in the Ranger's Apprentice series, takes place before the two that are before it in the series. The execution scene is one of my favorites because it is very tense and there was a lot of action as Will saved his friends.
LibraryThing member br14jamo
In this book made by John Flanagan Will Halt and Gilan the rangers along with Horace the knight and princess Cassandra travel far after realizing their friend erak is being help ransom. While this is all happening Will is stressed out about his ranger apprentice graduation.
This book was not bad, I
This book was not bad, I
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did not like the fact that it went so far back in time when I was beginning to like the new ranger Will however it is important and is worth reading. Show Less
LibraryThing member ThePageturners
John Flanagan's creativity and mastery of storytelling once again shines through in this riveting installment of the "Ranger's Apprentice" series as he sweeps readers along with Will and his friends to distant desert lands fraught with danger. Despite the fact that this book's timeframe is set
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before books 5 and 6 and reveals what happens in Will's final year as an apprentice, the switch in time isn't difficult to follow. Readers will, in fact, be thankful that Flanagan choose to recount this key adventure in Will's life. I literally devoured this book and found it to be one of my favorites in the series thus far. If you're a fan of this series, "Erak's Ransom" is definitely not an installment you want to miss! Show Less
LibraryThing member TiffanyAK
This is the first book in the series to really deviate from the chronological order, but John Flanagan does explain its time setting and the reason for it in the note at the start of the book, so there's no trouble knowing where exactly it fits. And, like the rest of the series, it's quite an
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Awards
Soaring Eagle Book Award (Nominee — 2011)
CBCA Book of the Year (Notable Book — Younger Readers — 2008)
Australian Book Industry Awards (Shortlist — 2008)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2007
Physical description
384 p.; 9.25 inches
ISBN
0399252053 / 9780399252051