Tuesday, August 08, 2006

John Flanagan: The Burning Bridge, Sequel to Ranger's Apprentice

Since my last entry, I've read several more biographies, mysteries, fantasy and other factual books. Among them a biography on Gold Meier, a series of books by Jack Higgins and the sequel to a book previously profiled.

John Flanagan:
John Flanagan's first book, Ranger's apprentice is followed by it's sequel "The Burning Bridge." It too was enjoyable and the readers are left with a cliffhanger so we'll read the next one to find out what happens.

The lead character Will, and his friend Horace meet up with a young lady whom they intend to escort back to safety, in the midst of a very terrible war.

Among their escapades, Horace, a novice battle soldier, manages to kill the man synonymous with evil, who has waged war against the kingdom for decades.

The young lady isn't who she says she is, and helps Will to burn an important bridge, over which the enemy is coming to terrorize the land. She and Will are kidnapped by mercenaries fighting for the dark and evil enemy and are taken aboard a ship bound for their land.

Will's mentor arrives just in time to see them taken on board and the ship to sail. He bellows to Will to "stay alive." He promises them that no matter how long it takes, he'll find them. He has no idea if they heard him.

http://www.kidsreads.com/authors/au-flanagan-john.asp
http://www.amazon.com/Rangers-Apprentice-Book-Burning-Bridge/dp/0399244557
http://www.brisbanewritersfestival.com.au/2005/content/standard.asp?name=FlanaganJ
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