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The Battle of Hackham Heath

Ranger's Apprentice: The Early Years, Book 2

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The Battle of Hackham Heath

By: John Flanagan
Narrated by: Piers Wehner
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What really happened at Hackham Heath that made Halt a hero to the entire Kingdom? This is the prequel Ranger's Apprentice fans have been waiting for.

When the former Baron Morgarath escaped to avoid punishment for treason, an uneasy peace fell on Araluen. But the Rangers know Morgarath will be planning his next move, and there are rumours he has recruited an army of savage, inhuman creatures. Newly crowned King Duncan must prepare for war.

Halt prepares for a seemingly impossible task - climbing the deadly cliffs of the Mountains of Rain and Night and venturing deep into enemy territory to spy on Morgarath. Meanwhile, Crowley must ensure the Queen's safety as she undertakes her own perilous journey for the sake of her unborn child.

Morgarath's Wargals seem unstoppable against Duncan's depleted army. The winner of this war could be decided by one wrong move. At the Battle of Hackham Heath, the fate of a Kingdom will be decided.

The origin story of how Halt came to be Araluen's most famous Ranger - and how war will decide the future of the next generation - will thrill Ranger's Apprentice fans and new listeners alike.

©2016 John Flanagan (P)2016 Bolinda Publishing Pty Lty Action & Adventure Epic Fantasy

Critic Reviews

"Flanagan's familiar mix of action, humor, and cliff-hanger endings will have fans and newbies hooked." ( School Library Journal)
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this book has is very good at showing Strategy in battle. it is also a very interesting book to those who have read the rangers apprentice series with will and halt.

Verry Good book

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Dont have an horse nosie when the ranger horses are talking to there Rangers it is a bit

suggestion

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Yes, this program was most enjoyable ... a great story, a great reader ... makes it worthwhile .

A very interesting story and a reader who doesn’t spoil it.

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I loved it john Flanagan did well.i hope he writes more and keeps up the good work

it was great

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Good reading + Winks to the reader that made me feel more clever than I am

good read

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10/10 narration. beautiful voice that fits characters perfectly. good story, great author. last three words to fulfill words count

top dollar

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Loved it! I'm a real fan of the Rangers Apprentice and Brotherband series all first class stories, clever humour and inspirational for all!

Brilliant

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I strongly believe the prequels are actually better than the original series, I love Crowley and Holts friendship and their bond with the other rangers. It’s awesome to understand their backstories and their relationships with other characters like Duncan and baron Arald.

Great prequel

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The story was marred with the awful music between chapters. Its totally unnecessary and I prefer silence. The story and performance were great but the music dismal.

music

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loved the backstory and scene setting for Will and Cassandra. looking forward to hearing the next one.

prequel 2 rocked!

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