Book cover
Ages:
10
+
Engagement:
Author:
John Flanagan
Genre:
Fantasy
Published:
2008
Page Count:
261
Where to Buy:
Ages:
10
+

The Sorcerer of the North

Ranger's Apprentice
#
5

Content Ratings

Mild Romance
Will reconnects with Alyss, a diplomatic Courier, and their friendship develops a warm romantic dimension; the relationship is handled with period-appropriate restraint.
Mild Themes
The loneliness of independent responsibility, the ethics of an undercover assignment, and growing into full adulthood in a professional capacity are central themes.
Mild Violence
The mystery of the northern fief involves threats, espionage, and combat; violence is adventure-appropriate.
Synopsis

Will is now a full Ranger assigned to a fief in the north, where he investigates rumors of sorcery and a lord who has fallen under mysterious influence, while navigating the loneliness of independent duty and the complexities of operating without Halt's guidance. A mystery-tinged adventure that shows Will's growth as an independent operator.