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The Royal Ranger is a series of novels written by John Flanagan. It centers around Madelyn Altman, the titular "Royal Ranger," the apprentice of Will Treaty. It takes place after the Ranger's Apprentice series.

Although Flanagan originally stated that A New Beginning would be the last book in the Ranger's Apprentice series, the series has nevertheless continued.

A New Beginning[]

A New Beginning (Eng 3)

Will Treaty has come a long way from the small boy with dreams of knighthood. Life had other plans for him, and as an apprentice Ranger under Halt, he grew into a legend—the finest Ranger the kingdom has ever known.

Yet Will is facing a tragic battle that has left him grim and alone.

To add to his problems, the time has come to take on an apprentice of his own, and it’s the last person he ever would have expected: Princess Madelyn, the daughter of Princess Cassandra. Will has to win the trust and respect of his difficult new companion—a task that at times seems almost impossible.

The Beast from Another Time[]

The Beast from Another Time

Princess-turned-apprentice Maddie is fast learning all the skills she'll need to become a Ranger, under the guidance of her mentor, the legendary Will Treaty.

When Will has to leave the cabin in the woods for a few weeks, he leaves the fief in Maddie's hands, confident that she can keep an eye on things in Redmont.

Then a farming husband and wife come knocking for help, complaining about a mysterious beast that is stealing their farm animals. They don't think Maddie is up to the task, but she's determined to prove them wrong.

Maddie starts to investigate - and comes up with a plan that involves putting her own life on the line.

The Red Fox Clan[]

The Red Fox Clan (AUS)

John Flanagan returns to the world of Ranger’s Apprentice to find out what happens when Will’s apprentice, Maddie - the Royal Ranger - returns home to Castle Araluen.

After passing her third-year assessment as a ranger's apprentice, Maddie is called home to Castle Araluen. Forced to keep her ranger training a secret, Maddie feels trapped by the monotony of castle life and longs to find a way out. But there are whisperings of a new threat to the kingdom. The mysterious Red Fox Clan, a group of anarchists all donning fox masks, have threatened Castle Araluen and question Princess Cassandra and Madelyn's succession to the throne. Will they succeed in unseating Cassandra and Madelyn and take the throne for themselves?

Following on from Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger is a second book of Maddie's adventures. Princess by day, Ranger's apprentice by night, Maddie must keep her identity secret at all costs, for the sake of the Kingdom.

Duel at Araluen[]

Duel at Araluen (AUS)

King Duncan and Princess Cassandra are trapped high in the south tower of Castle Araluen.

In the north, Sir Horace and Ranger Commandant Gilan are besieged in an old hill fort, as they wait for the Red Fox Clan's next attack.

Ranger's apprentice Maddie must find the Heron brotherband and convince them to join her, so she can give her father the help he needs to break out from the hill fort and ride to confront the traitor.

Will they reach Castle Araluen in time? And when the battles have been fought and the dust has settled, who will rule the Kingdom of Araluen?

The Missing Prince[]

The Missing Prince (Eng 1)

Ranger Will and his apprentice Maddie are back in an adventure that takes them across the sea to a land where no one can be trusted - not even the King.

King Philippe of Gallica appeals to King Duncan for help. His son is being held hostage by a baron who is making demands. The Gallican King wants Duncan to send a Ranger to rescue the boy.

Will and Maddie would be an ideal choice for the mission. They can pretend to be father and daughter to dispel suspicions, with Will posing as a jongleur and Maddie as a knife thrower. They'll travel to Chateau des Falaises and see if the rebel baron will demand they perform for him. If he doesn't, they’ll break in some other way.

But travelling through Gallica proves to have its own risks – armed bandits, treacherous royals, and even a mysterious follower.

Will they ever find the prince? And if they do, how will they rescue him?

Escape from Falaise[]

Escape from Falaise (Eng 1)

After their plan to rescue the prince of Gallica has gone horribly wrong, Will Treaty and his apprentice, Maddie, are being held captive at the Chateau des Falaises in Gallica. The dangerous baron Lassigny is intent on keeping them--and the prince--no matter what. But Will and Maddie are determined to escape.

When briefly allowed out of their tower to exercise, they find friends are near who can help. But in a dangerous challenge to another knight, Maddie triumphs--only to be dangerously threatened by the arrogant baron, and sentenced to death.

Now, Maddie and Will must find a way to rescue the prince, and escape alive--if they ever want to return to their home. But the dirty tricks of the baron--and the mysterious figure behind the prince's kidnapping--are no laughing matter. The Rangers will use all the tools of their trade to save themselves, and save the day

Arazan's Wolves[]

Arazan's Wolves (ENG 1)

Will and Maddie are sent to neighbouring kingdom Celtica to investigate reports of terrifying direwolves – an ancient species thought to be extinct. What they discover is even more of a threat – a sorceress who has enslaved direwolves and Wargals to her will and is building an army of creatures both living and supernatural. Arazan must be stopped before she becomes too powerful - but first Will and Maddie need to find her.

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