Tim’s Comments (group member since Feb 06, 2013)

Tim’s comments from the TEAM AVID group.

Tim Gray
Period 8
2/7/13
Book: Rangers apprentice

The book, “Ranger’s Apprentice” follows the story of a fifteen year old boy named Will who just wants to become a soldier like his father but instead gets pulled into a secret order of rangers who protect the kingdom and by default Will’s home of Castle Redmont. Wills mentor and role model Halt is a famous hero known throughout the kingdom for his great feats of courage. Halt is a rough, gritty, and strict man who will train Will beyond exhaustion the only problem is Will is not sure he is cut out to be a ranger.
Throughout the better half of the book Will is bullied by one of his peers who lived at the orphanage with him, in my opinion John Flanagan the author does a great job of developing the story arcs of the relationship between Horace and will throughout the story as well as with halt. The story also does a great job of getting you hooked in with small side stories and characters the you just want to see achieve their goals. You will find yourself captivated by this imaginary world and greatly attached to the characters as they grow and develop throughout the story
The book as a whole is a great story about a boy becoming a man and trying to find his place in life while also honoring his father’s legacy. Most medieval stories are hard to relate to because problems and lives were completely different then, but the characters Flanagan creates are easy to relate to and will inspire you.
As a whole the book is an exciting story about a boy trying to prove himself and will keep you wanting more til the very end.

Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll