“Hackham Heath was an open space covered with knee-high gorse, interspersed with clumps of taller bushes. It stretched for half a kilometer… — John Flanagan Open space Copy Share Image
“One thing' Erak said. 'Tell your men to keep their noses clean while they're in Hallasholm. I don't want any trouble.' Zavac… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Right! Let's get on with it! All right... you... Will... have trained as apprentice to Ranger Halt of Redmont Fief these last… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“He looked up as the party emerged and nickered a soft hello to his master, who was dressed in an unfamiliar green… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Don’t talk to your horse, dear. People are watching,” Pauline said quietly. Halt turned a perplexed look toward her. “How do you… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
A minor fief had risen up against their cruel and avaricious lord, with hundreds of people surrounding his Manor house, threatening to… — John Flanagan Aghast Copy Share Image
“Any sign of them yet? he asked. Will looked at him. 'Yes', he said. 'A party of fifty Scotti came though just… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“She's missing," he said, in that same worried tone. He cast his hands out and looked around the empty practice field, as… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
So I sent Halt to straighten matters out. Thought it might be a good idea to give him something to keep him… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Uphill? There's nothing up the hill," Colly said, trying desperately to work out where this conversation was going. "As a matter of… — John Flanagan Big day Copy Share Image
He rose, offering his hand to Evanlyn to assist her. Even though she was lithe and athletic as a cat, she took… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Halt eyed them balefully. They were all being so obvious about not mentioning his sudden reappearance that it was even worse than… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Halt shook his head. "You warriors don't do much geography in Battleschool, do you?" Horace shrugged. "We're not big on that sort… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Will saw the first Senshi officer release and instantly knew where the arrow was aimed. 'They've spotted Shigeru!' He was about to… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“The men chorused their understanding. Halt studied them for a moment or two, making sure they had all grasped the idea. He… — John Flanagan Learning Copy Share Image
“I circled the site before I came in. If there's anyone within five kilometers, I'll eat my quiver." Halt regarded him, eyebrow… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Gilan saw his face set in determined lines as he clenched his teeth tightly. The fact that the interruption coincided with a… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Are there bears in these mountains?" he asked. His companion nodded. "Of course. But it's a bit early in the year for… — John Flanagan Amusing Copy Share Image
Gorlog's teeth!" Erak exclaimed, stunned at the numbers. "How many are there?" "Ten thousand, maybe twelve," Halt replied briefly. The Skandian let… — John Flanagan Calvary Copy Share Image
Would you have done that in his place? Would you have left him and gone on?" "Of course I would!" Halt replied… — John Flanagan Disbelief Copy Share Image
“Do you think you could persuade that horse of yours to stay with the other horses for a minute or two?” he… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Young men!” he snorted to Erak. “They think a pretty face can cure every ill.” “Some of us can remember back that… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Gundar's smile broadened at the memory of that evening as he recalled how his rough-and-tumble sailors had stayed on their best manners,… — John Flanagan Best man Copy Share Image
“Halt's heavy-shafted, long arrow was almost buried in its side, driven there by the full power of the Ranger's mighty longbow. He'd… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“There's a tavern by the docks. He's there most evenings." "Then I'll talk to him tonight," Halt said. "You can try. But… — John Flanagan Funny Copy Share Image
“Very well," he said now. "Fighting positions, please, ladies..." "That's debatable," Halt said in an undertone to Will as they stood watchingn.… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Gilan hesitated. "I wouldn't advise anyone to face a battleax with just two knives," he said carefully. So what should I do?"… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Bryn looked from Halt to Horace and back again. He saw no pity in either face. "I don't want to," he said… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“How do we get there? How did you get here, by the way?' [Will asked]. He heard Halt's deep sigh and knew… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
In a month, the passes into Teutlandt and Skanida will be open and my companion and I will be on our way."… — John Flanagan Companion Copy Share Image
“You've known him how long?" Malcolm asked. "Since he was a small boy. I firs noticed him when he slipped into Master… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
King Duncan looked up and swept his gaze slowly around the room. Cassandra, he saw, was defiant as ever. Arald's face was… — John Flanagan Admiration Copy Share Image
“The soldiers chuckled. One of them, a grizzled veteran, rose and walked over to where Duncan and his two senior officers were… — John Flanagan Soldiers Copy Share Image
S'mimasen," Alyss said repeatedly as they brushed against passerby. "What does that mean?" Will asked as they reached a stretch of street… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“That taught us how to block a sword with two knives. But what if an ax man's coming at me?" Gilan looked… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Well, I suppose you’re right about the forgery,” he admitted. “After all, it’s only the Gallican’s seal we’re forging, isn’t it? It’s… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Halt snorted derisively. "Battleschool evidently isn't what it used to be," he replied. "It's a fine thing when an old man like… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
I'll find you, Will!" Then the wind filled the big, square sail of the wolfship and she heeled away from the shore,… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Maybe we should have gone with him," he said, a few minutes after his friend was lost to sight. "Three of us… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Sirrah, my companion chooses to engage you in knightly combat!" Halt said. The horseman stiffened, sitting upright in his saddle. Halt noticed… — John Flanagan Ranger-s-apprentice Copy Share Image