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The Ruins of Gorlan Volume 2 of 2
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John Flanagan
111 books9,197 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
For mysteries by this same author, see John A. Flanagan.
John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. It wasn't until he wrote a highly uncomplimentary poem about a senior executive at the agency where he worked, however, that his talent was revealed. It turned out one of the company directors agreed with John's assessment of the executive, and happily agreed to train John in copywriting.
After writing advertising copy for the next two decades, John teamed with an old friend to develop a television sitcom, Hey Dad!, which went on to air for eight years.
John began writing Ranger's Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series.
He currently lives in a suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their son, they have two grown daughters and four grandsons.
For mysteries by this same author, see John A. Flanagan.
John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. It wasn't until he wrote a highly uncomplimentary poem about a senior executive at the agency where he worked, however, that his talent was revealed. It turned out one of the company directors agreed with John's assessment of the executive, and happily agreed to train John in copywriting.
After writing advertising copy for the next two decades, John teamed with an old friend to develop a television sitcom, Hey Dad!, which went on to air for eight years.
John began writing Ranger's Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series.
He currently lives in a suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their son, they have two grown daughters and four grandsons.
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May 10, 2025
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'The Ruins of Gorlan' is fantastic. Written for Flanagan's own small son, it explores a teen who is too small in stature to become a knight. Instead, he joins the ranger core - think medieval SAS. It explores bullying, honour, hard work, and morality.
Will is a great character, and he doesnt follow the overused and dangerous "mini adult" or "completely powerful with no work" cliches.
This first novel is in a short story format and has an easy reading level yet manages to still be a thrilling story for adults.
I highly recommend for children and adults alike.
Is it appropriate for your children?
There is no sexual content or swearing. There is one character that says, "Good Lord," and "Lord Almighty," once or twice in the novel.
There is violence, but it is not gory. It is centred on battle tactics and the combatant's skills more than the bloodshed.
This is a great battle story for kids without the mature content. It is enthralling and clean.
10-12+
Not at all.
Is it good?
'The Ruins of Gorlan' is fantastic. Written for Flanagan's own small son, it explores a teen who is too small in stature to become a knight. Instead, he joins the ranger core - think medieval SAS. It explores bullying, honour, hard work, and morality.
Will is a great character, and he doesnt follow the overused and dangerous "mini adult" or "completely powerful with no work" cliches.
This first novel is in a short story format and has an easy reading level yet manages to still be a thrilling story for adults.
I highly recommend for children and adults alike.
Is it appropriate for your children?
There is no sexual content or swearing. There is one character that says, "Good Lord," and "Lord Almighty," once or twice in the novel.
There is violence, but it is not gory. It is centred on battle tactics and the combatant's skills more than the bloodshed.
This is a great battle story for kids without the mature content. It is enthralling and clean.
10-12+
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