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The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone!
Still far from home after escaping slavery in the icebound land of Skandia, young Will and Evanlyn's plans to return to Araluen are spoiled when Evanlyn is taken captive. Though still weak, Will employs his Ranger training to locate his friend but soon finds himself fatally outnumbered. Will is certain death is close at hand, until Halt and Horace make a daring last-minute rescue. But their reunion is cut short by the horrifying discovery that Skandia's borders have been breached by the Temujai army - and Araluen is next in their sights. Only an unlikely union can save the two kingdoms, but can it hold long enough to vanquish a ruthless new enemy?
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 George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire series.
Editions of The Battle for Skandia
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780399244575
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780142413401
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101019870
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593106747
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593106754
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The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone!
Still far from home after escaping slavery in the icebound land of Skandia, young Will and Evanlyn's plans to return to Araluen are spoiled when Evanlyn is taken captive. Though still weak, Will employs his Ranger training to locate his friend but soon finds himself fatally outnumbered. Will is certain death is close at hand, until Halt and Horace make a daring last-minute rescue. But their reunion is cut short by the horrifying discovery that Skandia's borders have been breached by the Temujai army - and Araluen is next in their sights. Only an unlikely union can save the two kingdoms, but can it hold long enough to vanquish a ruthless new enemy?
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 George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Battle for Skandia about?
The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone!
Still far from home after escaping slavery in the icebound land of Skandia, young Will and Evanlyn's plans to return to Araluen are spoiled when Evanlyn is taken captive. Though still weak, Will employs his Ranger training to locate his friend but soon finds himself fatally outnumbered. Will is certain death is close at hand, until Halt and Horace make a daring last-minute rescue. But their reunion is cut short by the horrifying discovery that Skandia's borders have been breached by the Temujai army - and Araluen is next in their sights. Only an unlikely union can save the two kingdoms, but can it hold long enough to vanquish a ruthless new enemy?
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 George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire series.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Battle for Skandia?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Where can I read a sample of The Battle for Skandia?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399244575
Is The Battle for Skandia part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Ranger's Apprentice
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Battle for Skandia?
John Flanagan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Battle for Skandia is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399244575) and paperback(ISBN 9780142413401) and ebook(ISBN 9781101019870) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593106747) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593106754)
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