The Burning Bridge: Book Two

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Bracing for a final clash with the evil warlord Morgarath, the Rangers rally the kingdom's allies, and Will is chosen, along with his friend Horace, as special envoys to nearby Celtica. But the simple mission soon takes an unsettling turn - the Celticans have disappeared, their town abandoned. The scheming hand of Morgarath, it seems, has been far from idle. He has found a way to bring his legions over the once impassible eastern mountains and is planning to ambush the king's army in a rout. Now with help many miles away, Will and Horace are the only ones standing in the way of the dark lord's plans.They have shown great skill and courage in their training, but how will they fare in the face of true evil?

Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, T.H. White's The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini's Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire series.

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Author: John Flanagan
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Published: 06/08/2006
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.70w x 0.94d
ISBN: 9780399244551
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.3
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 106349 / Burning Bridge


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 05/01/2006 pg. 458
Booklist 05/15/2006 pg. 58
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2006 pg. 258 - Recommended - Better Than Most
School Library Journal 08/01/2006 pg. 120
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 338 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. John began writing Ranger's Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series and its spinoff, Brotherband Chronicles. He currently lives in the suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their son, they have two grown daughters and four grandsons.