Ranger's Apprentice Books in Order
John Flanagan's fantasy-adventure saga follows Will, an orphan taken on as apprentice to the secretive Rangers who guard the kingdom of Araluen, and later his own apprentice Maddie. The story runs as one continuous arc across the original ten novels and the Royal Ranger sequels.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2004 · John Flanagan
Small and unsure of his place, the orphan Will is passed over for the warrior training he dreamed of and instead apprenticed to Halt, one of the…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · John Flanagan
With the threat of Morgarath's forces looming over Araluen, Will and his friend Horace are sent on a scouting mission that uncovers a hidden plot to…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · John Flanagan
Captured by Skandian raiders, Will and Evanlyn are dragged across the sea to a harsh northern land of ice and slavery. As Will battles despair and a…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · John Flanagan
Reunited at last, Will and his friends find themselves caught up in Skandia's struggle when a savage tribe from the eastern steppes threatens to…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · John Flanagan
Now a full-fledged Ranger, Will is sent under a false identity to a remote northern fief where the lord has fallen mysteriously ill and talk of…
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Buy on AmazonThe Siege of Macindaw (Ranger's Apprentice #6)
2006 · John Flanagan
With Will's mission in the north turning dangerous and a castle seized by treachery, he calls on his friend Horace for help. Together they must lift…
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Buy on AmazonErak's Ransom (Ranger's Apprentice #7)
2007 · John Flanagan
When the Skandian leader Erak is captured during a raid in the desert nation of Arrida, a ransom must be paid to free him. Will, Halt, Horace, and…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · John Flanagan
A cult of false prophets is spreading across the kingdom of Clonmel, robbing terrified villages and undermining the rule of law. Halt, Will, and…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · John Flanagan
Pursuing the leader of the Outsiders cult as he flees across the country, Halt and Will close in for a final reckoning. But when a poisoned arrow…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · John Flanagan
When Horace travels to the distant land of Nihon-Ja and becomes entangled in a rebellion against the rightful emperor, his friends mount a rescue…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · John Flanagan
Years after the original saga, this opening of a new chapter follows Maddie, a headstrong royal daughter, who is sent to train as a Ranger's…
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Buy on Amazon2018 · John Flanagan
While Will and Maddie continue her training, a secretive faction known as the Red Fox Clan emerges, challenging the line of succession and plotting…
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Buy on Amazon2018 · John Flanagan
With the royal family scattered and under threat, Maddie races to aid her besieged parents while a castle stronghold comes under attack. Cut off and…
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Buy on Amazon2020 · John Flanagan
Maddie is dispatched on a covert mission to the kingdom of Gallica, where a young prince has gone missing under suspicious circumstances. Traveling…
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2021 · John Flanagan
Continuing the search begun in Gallica, Maddie works to free a captive prince and outwit those holding him. With enemies closing in, she relies on…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · John Flanagan
This collection gathers several short tales set throughout the world of the Rangers, filling gaps and revisiting beloved characters across different…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Ranger's Apprentice books in?
Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and matched by the publisher's (Penguin Random House) numbering; the saga is a single continuous storyline. Start with “The Ruins of Gorlan.”
How many books are in the Ranger's Apprentice series?
We list 15 books by John Flanagan , published between 2004–2021.
Where can I buy the Ranger's Apprentice books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.