Books by John Flanagan

A dip-into book for the bedside table, the beach or the morning train. A collection of travel and expat living experiences, observations of diverse characters, many of them unusual, many of them stubborn or eccentric and yet lovable. A book of alternative definitions and hilarious jots - eg. 'You have no idea how much it cost to keep the old man in poverty' - Mountbatten talking about Gandhi, or, 'Two skeletons copulating on a tin roof in a thunderstorm' Thomas Beecham commenting on the harpsichord. Much more seriously, a book describing the unnecessary hardship and oppression suffered by the ordinary people of Iraq during the 'era' of Saddam Hussein, and the murderous acts of an army captain on the last day of Iraqi occupation in Kuwait.

A second volume of poetry from John Flanagan, author of natural selection and four other books - two novels, a collection of travel and expat experiences and a collection of short stories. The works in this volume reflect the poet's travel impressions and observations, his comprehension of and respect for other cultures and lifestyles beyond his own and his genuine love of his fellow human beings. The writing is mature and sophisticated, at times demanding on the reader but always accessible, and the poet's heart is evident in every piece he offers.

A collection of poems celebrating the world as the poet has experienced it and come to love it.

A collection of 11 short stories with settings in Ireland, the English countryside,the Middle East, New York City, Bangkok and in the 'fantastic' country of Ambrosia. Adult fiction but not salacious or gratuitously erotic portraying the lives and loves, needs, wants, disappointments and fantasies of a wide range of characters.

13. bind i fantasyserien Skyggens lærling.Maddie er i lære som ranger hos den legendariske Will Treaty. Men i en måned om året er hun nødt til at vende hjem og genoptage sin rolle som Prinsesse Madelyn.Maddie keder sig på slottet, hvor hun er tvunget til at nedtone sine evner som ranger. Men da hun opdager, at nogen planlægger et kup mod tronen, går det op for hende, at hendes familie, og det fredelige liv, de har arbejdet så hårdt for at få, er i overhængende fare.For at redde sin familie og farens styrker, som er fanget af en fjendtlig hær, er Maddie nødt til at finde sandheden. Hvem er manden med den røde rævemaske?SKYGGENS LÆRLING er John Flanagans verdensberømte og prisbelønnede serie, der er udgivet i mere end 100 lande og allerede er blevet en klassiker, man skal kende.

Spændende fortsættelse på Flanagans populære serie. I Hallasholm dyster Stig I den årlige Maktig-konkurrence for at kåre Skandias mægtigste kriger. Men om natten banker en gæst, som Stig aldrig havde forventet at se igen, på hans dør med en bøn, som Hejrerne ikke kan sidde overhørig: en episk redningsaktion. På den anden side af havet er bystaten Byzantos plaget af en gruppe pirater, som har kidnappet kejserinde Justinas søn. I ly af mørket må Våbenbrødrene forlade Hallasholm og sætte sejl for at skaffe drengen tilbage, og den mission bringer dem sydpå til øen Santorillos, hvor de må angribe et uindtageligt fort. **Bogen indeholder også en helt ny novelle med de populære karakterer Will og Maddie fra Skyggens lærling!

From John Flanagan, author of the worldwide bestselling Ranger's Apprentice, comes a brand-new chapter in the adventures of young Skandians who form a different kind of family - a brotherband.When the Brotherband crew are caught in a massive storm at sea, they re blown far off course and wash up on the shores of a land so far west that Hal can t recognize it from any of his maps. Eerily, the locals are nowhere in sight, yet the Herons have a creeping feeling they are being watched.Suddenly the silence is broken when a massive, marauding bear appears, advancing on two children. The crew springs into action and rescues the children from the bear s clutches, which earns them the gratitude and friendship of the local Mawagansett tribe, who finally reveal themselves. But the peace is short-lived. The Ghostfaces, a ruthless, warlike tribe who shave their heads and paint their faces white, are on the warpath once more. It s been ten years since they raided the Mawagansett village, but they re coming back to pillage and reap destruction. As the enemy approaches, the Herons gear up to help their new friends repel an invasion.In this sixth book in the action-packed Brotherband Chronicles, the Herons find themselves in unfamiliar lands and prepare for battle with a ruthless, unknown enemy.

THE SAME WORLD. BRAND NEW STORIES.The peace in Araluen is under threat and newly crowned King Duncan must prepare for war. Morgarath is in hiding, recruiting an army of savage beasts known as Wargals for his next attack.Halt prepares for a seemingly impossible task to scale the Mountains of Rain and Night to spy on the enemy and uncover their plans.He knows that one wrong move could be deadly, for at the Battle of Hackham Heath the fate of a kingdom will be decided. THE ORIGIN STORY OF ARALUEN S MOST FAMOUS RANGER BY JOHN FLANAGAN, AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING RANGER S APPRENTICE SERIES.

When Halt and Crowley discover that the ambitious Morgarath has been infiltrating the Rangers in order to corrupt the corps and, ultimately, steal the throne, they seek a royal warrant to stop him before it is too late. Yet when Halt and Crowley arrive in Gorlan, they discover just how close Morgarath's scheme is to taking root.Prince Duncan has already been taken prisoner and an imposter installed in his place. All the while, Morgarath has been earning trust and admiration from the Council of Barons while he secretly assembles a powerful force of his own. If the young Rangers are to prevent the coup from succeeding, they will need to prove their mettle in battles the like of which neither has ever faced . . . This origin story brings readers to a time before Will was a Ranger's apprentice, and lays the groundwork for the epic battles that have already captivated fans of the Ranger's Apprentice series around the world.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 Rick Riordan s Percy Jackson series.

Scorpion Mountain is the fifth book in the Brotherband series, from the author of the internationally bestselling Ranger's Apprentice.King Duncan of Araluen has an urgent mission for Hal and the Heron Brotherband. One assassination attempt on Princess Cassandra was foiled. But the killers won t be satisfied until they have fulfilled their honour-bound duty.The Herons, along with Ranger Gilan, set off for Arrida. There they must track the cult of killers across the desert, and infiltrate the cult s mountain lair to find their leader and stop him.But the giant assassin isn t the only threat they will face. There is a seaside battle looming, and the Herons are called upon to help an old friend of Araluen in his fight. Trapped in an unfamiliar land, their forces split between searing hot land and treacherous seas, can the Herons complete their mission before the killers find their royal target?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 Rick Riordan s Percy Jackson series.

The Hunters is the third book in the Brotherband series, from the author of the internationally bestselling Ranger's Apprentice.Hal and his brotherband crew are hot on the trail of the pirate Zavac and they have one thing only on their minds: stopping the bloodthirsty thief before he can do more damage. The chase leads down mighty rivers, terrifying rapids, to the lawless fortress of Ragusa. If Hal is to succeed, he will need to go beyond his brotherband training. He will need to challenge the pirate one-on-one, knowing only one of them will survive.The epic series from Ranger's Apprentice author John Flanagan continues, delivering pulse-pounding adventure and fun. 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 Rick Riordan s Percy Jackson series.

The Outcasts is the first book in the Brotherband series, from the author of the internationally bestselling Ranger's Apprentice.There is only one way to become a warrior. Boys are chosen for teams called Brotherbands and must endure months of gruelling battles in the treacherous sea. Hal finds himself the unwilling leader of a band of outcasts, the boys that no one wants. They are small and wiry but what they lack in size, they make up with skill and courage. Now they must battle against the other bands in the ultimate race where there can only be one winner. The icy waters make the sea a dangerous playing field. Especially when - for some - this is anything but a game . . .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 Rick Riordan s Percy Jackson series.

The Invaders is the second book in the Brotherband series, from the author of the internationally bestselling Ranger's Apprentice.Enter a world of wolfships, epic battles and treachery in the cold northern seas. Enter the world of Brotherband.Hal and the Heron brotherband are on the trail of Zavac and his precious cargo. Will they be able to find the pirates when the weather clears? And when they do, how can they possibly beat the mighty Raven and its crew of vicious cut-throats and killers?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 Rick Riordan s Percy Jackson series.

The Siege of Macindaw is the sixth thrilling book in John Flanagan s Ranger s Apprentice series over eight million sold worldwide.A renegade knight has captured Castle Macindaw, poisoning the royal family and conspiring to overthrow the Kingdom. The fate of Araluen rests in the hands of two young adventurers: the Ranger Will and his warrior friend, Horace. Yet for Will, the stakes are even higher. For inside the castle, someone he loves is being held hostage. Now is the time to become the hero he was trained to be . . . 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 Rick Riordan s Percy Jackson series.

Længe før de blev helte, var Crowley blot en ung Ranger uden eget len, og Halt var på flugt fra et naborige ... Baron Morgarath er flygtet for at undgå sin straf for forræderi. Men Rangerne ved, at han er i gang med at planlægge sit næste træk, og Kong Duncan forbereder sig på krig. Halt påtager sig den farlige opgave at begive sig ind på fjendtligt territorium og holde øje med Morgarath. Og det bliver snart tydeligt, at Morgaraths hær af vilde, umenneskelige Wargals vil være ustoppelige over for Duncans svækkede hær. Et enkelt fejltrin vil betyde nederlag, og Kongerigets skæbne vil blive afgjort ved Slaget på Hackham hede. SLAGET PÅ HACKHAM HEDE af John Flanagan er andet bind forhistorien til den internationale bestseller SKYGGENS LÆRLING

Voldsomt stormvejr på havet tvinger Hal og hans Hejrer i land et ukendt sted langt mod vest. De lokale er ikke til at få øje på, men Hejrerne har en fornemmelse af at blive overvåget.Stilheden brydes pludselig, da en stor bjørn angriber med kurs mod to børn. Hejrerne griber ind og redder børnene, og det får mawagansett-folket til at komme frem fra deres skjul og vise deres taknemmelighed.Men freden bliver kort. I ti år har Spøgelseskrigerne nemlig holdt sig på afstand af mawagansett-folket, men nu er de igen på krigsstien for at plyndre og ødelægge. Hejrerne beslutter sig for at hjælpe deres nye venner, og snart befinder de sig i kamp på fremmed land mod en brutal og ukendt fjende.'Spøgelseskrigerne' er sjette bind i serien VÅBENBRØDRE af forfatteren John Flanagan, som også har skrevet SKYGGENS LÆRLING.

Længe før de bliver helte, er Crowley blot en ung Ranger uden eget len, og Halt er på flugt fra et naborige ... En forræderisk baron ved navn Morgarath drager andre magthungrende baroner ind under sit banner. Kong Oswald sygner hen, og prins Duncan laver – hvis man skal tro sladderen - ravage oppe nordpå. Halt og Crowley rejser ud for at finde prinsen og få hans hjælp til at gendanne det svækkede Rangerkorps. Gamle, trofaste Rangere er spredt rundt om i landet. Kan de bringes sammen til kamp for deres Kongerige? De to unge mænd må have planerne klar før Gorlan-borgens årlige turnering. For denne gang står der mere på spil end at finde årets vinder. Hvis Morgarath får sin vilje, bliver der duel til døden – og en ny konge vil kunne sætte kronen på sit hoved.

Bind tre i den australske John Flanagans populære og spændende serieHal og hans mandskab af Våbenbrødre om bord på Hejren er på jagt efter piraten Zavac, der har stjålet skandiernes mest værdifulde skat, Andomal. Får de unge ikke fat i skatten, kan de ikke vende hjem med æren i behold.Men har Zavac fået et for stort forspring til, at det vil kunne lade sig gøre at indhente ham? Og hvis det lykkes Zavac at søge tilflugt i piratbyen Ragusa, har hejrerne så overhovedet en chance?

Ny serie fra den australske succes-forfatter kendt fra Skyggens Lærling.nbsp; Våbenbrødre har fået en fantastisk modtagelse i Australien og USA og første bind DE UØNSKEDE udkommer på dansk i april 2012. Andet bind er planlagt til at udkomme på dansk sidst på året.nbsp; De er uønskede; Hal; Stig og de andre. Drenge; som ingen gider have noget at gøre med. Skandierne er ellers kendt for at være store og stærke; bare ikke disse drenge. Men det betyder ikke; at de ikke har evner. Og mod. Og mod får de i høj grad brug for; når de skal kæmpe mod Ulvene og Hajerne i den store kapsejlads. Det iskolde vand er en lumsk legeplads – især når nogle af dem betragter kapsejladsen som dødsens alvor.nbsp;John Flanagan har skabt nye spændende personer i skandiernes og araluenernes verden højt mod nord; en verden som millioner af læsere af Skyggens Lærling-serien har lært at kende og elsker. Fyldt med eventyr og søslag; henvender denne nye serie sig både til de mange læsere; som elsker Skyggens Lærling og til en ny generation af læsere; som kan begynde her. For danske læsere vil den nye serie have særlig interesse; da den henter en del inspiration fra vikingetiden. John Flanagans verden er opdigtet med men befolket med almindelige mennesker. Genren er en blanding af spænding; eventyr og action og historierne indeholder en god portion humor. Målgruppe fra 10 år til 99.

Andet bind i serien af den australske forfatter John Flanagan kendt fra "Skyggens lærling".Hal og våbenbrødrene Hejrerne er på sporet af Zavac og hans kostbare bytte. Stormene raser. Vil det lykkes dem at opspore piraterne, når vejret engang klarer op? Og hvis det sker, hvordan kan de så overhovedet besejre det stærke krigsskib Ravnen med dets mandskab af nådesløse forbrydere og mordere?Et tilfældigt møde leder dem på sporet af deres bytte, men piraterne har erobret en velbefæstet havneby. Hejrerne må gå til angreb på piraterne og drive dem ud – og Hal bliver nødt til at udtænke en vandtæt angrebsplan for at få det til at ske. I Stormhvidens iskolde vand kan selv den mindste fejltagelse vise sig skæbnesvanger.