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Violence
Some
Monster encounters and battle sequences; some characters die
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
The Kalkara are genuinely scary for younger readers; mild stakes and tension
What this book is about
Fifteen-year-old Will, a ward of Castle Redmont, has always dreamed of becoming a knight like his unknown father. He's too small, so he's assigned as apprentice to the Ranger Halt—a quiet, cloaked figure regarded with suspicion by most of the castle. As Will learns the Ranger's arts of stealth, tracking, and the longbow, a threat emerges: Kalkara, terrifying creatures in service to the traitor warlord Morgarath. John Flanagan's massively popular series opener is accessible, well-paced adventure that has captured millions of young readers worldwide.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Some frightening monster sequences
Battle violence appropriate to the adventure genre
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