The Burning Bridge (Ranger's Apprentice #02)

The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone!

For years, the Kingdom of Araluen has prospered, with the evil lord Morgarath safely behind the impassable mountains. For years, its people have felt secure. But the scheming hand of the dark lord has not been idle. . . . On a special mission for the rangers, Will and his friend Horace, an apprentice knight, travel to a neighboring village and discover the unsettling truth: all the villagers have either been slain or captured. Could it be that Morgarath has finally devised a plan to bring his legions over the supposedly insurmountable pass? If so, the king's army is in imminent danger of being crushed in a fierce ambush. And Will and Horace are the only ones who can save them.

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.

“A fantastic read! The Ranger’s Apprentice series is an absolutely gripping adventure filled with courage, friendship, and just the right amount of danger. Flanagan’s writing is fast-paced and highly engaging, with a world that pulls you in so you never want to stop reading. The characters feel real, loyal, and deeply memorable. Best of all, the series remains clean and non-graphic throughout—battles are intense without being gory, and the humor, heart, and wholesome camaraderie make it perfect for younger readers and adults alike.” — Purely Fiction Reader Review