The Sorcerer of the North: Book Five (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780399250323)

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

Time has passed since the apprentice and his master, Will and Halt, led the Araluens to victory against invaders, and Will is now a full-fledged Ranger with his own fief to look after. The fief seems sleepy-boring, even-until the king is poisoned. Joined by his friend Alyss, Will is thrown headfirst into an extraordinary adventure propelled by fears of sorcery, and must determine who is trustworthy to the king and who is trying to take his throne.

Will and Alyss must battle growing hysteria, traitors, and most of all, time. The king is fading, but when Alyss is taken hostage, Will is forced to make a desperate choice between loyalty to his mission and loyalty to his friend.

Adventure abounds in this absorbing installment of the New York Times bestselling series.

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.

Author: John Flanagan
ISBN-10: 0399250328
ISBN-13: 9780399250323
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 11/04/2008
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.25h x 6.25w x 1.00d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 13
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 126579 / Sorcerer of the North


Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2008 - Recommended - Readable
Booklist 09/01/2008 pg. 90
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 pg. 68 - Recommended, Satisfactory

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.