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The Burning Bridge is the second thrilling book in John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series - over eight million sold worldwide.

For years the Kingdom of Araluen has prospered, while the evil lord Morgarath has lived beyond the impassable mountains. But he has not been idle.

Now apprentice Will must embark…

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1 author picked The Burning Bridge as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The second book in the Ranger’s Apprentice has already seen and continues to develop the characters in a lifelike and satisfying way. They feel real and convincing. We explore the south of the Kingdom with new locations that feel real and lived in. Part way through this read I had already ordered the third book in the series. I enjoyed the original plot devices that I personally had encountered before and the series remains fresh in the telling. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series and exploring both the growth of the men and women in their characters…

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Award-winning Finalist, Next Generation Book Awards.

1st Place in both Children's Adventure AND Grades 4th-6th, 2020 TopShelf Awards.

Grand Prize Winner, Colorado Author Project.

1st Place, Gertrude Warner Middle Grade Fiction Award.

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