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The Battle for Skandia: Book 4 Audiobook
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The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! Still far from their homeland after escaping slavery in the icebound land of Skandia, Will and Evanlyn's plans to return to Araluen are spoiled when Evanlyn is taken captive by a Temujai warrior. Though still weakened by the warmweed's toxic effects, Will employs his Ranger training to locate his friend, but an enemy scouting party has him fatally outnumbered. Will is certain death is close at hand, until Halt and Horace make a daring, last-minute rescue. The reunion is cut short, however, when Halt makes a horrifying discovery: Skandia's borders have been breached by the entire Temujai army. And Araluen is next in their sights. If two kingdoms are to be saved, an unlikely union must be made. Will it hold long enough to vanquish a ruthless new enemy? Or will past tensions spell doom for all?
The battles and drama are nonstop in Book Four of this hugely popular epic. 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.
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"John Flanagan has dome it again. I've followed this series up to book four, and I have every intention to finish it all the way through. And it's all thanks to the perfectly paced way that the books Re written. I love the amount of detail that the author puts into these books. he could simply say "will saw the man get shot" but instead he says "a deep Turin came from somewhere behind him, then the air-splitting hiss of a heavy shaft traveling at incredible speed, with enormous force behind it. Finally, will heard the solid smack as it struck home." all of the books in the series I've read so far have been amazing. And each book it seems is just setting up the events for the next, making what seems to be an endless tale of courage, adventure, true heroism, and extreme loyalty. Five stars"
— Tabor (5 out of 5 stars)
The Battle for Skandia Listener Reviews
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" I still love these books, don't let the 3 stars throw you, but the writing level of awesomeness has gone down a little. I don't know if the author is just really pushing to get these out, but they aren't as well written as the 1st. Don't get me wrong, the story is still excellent, but the descriptions are getting a little flat and predictable. "
— Jenni, 2/15/2014 -
" The fourth book in the series is a relief from the gloomy feel of the third book. But it is also fairly sad, a war in Skandia, where Will and the Princess were being held as slaves until escaping and living in the wilderness, brakes loose when invaders attempt to take Skandia to use their boats to attack Wills home Kingdom. Halt "
— Kyle, 2/4/2014 -
" This is just my favorite book in the series because Will shows Tremendous courage in the face of danger and he helps the people who have unknowingly wronged him. Read this book! "
— Gabby, 2/1/2014 -
" I loved it and can't wait to read the next one. So so good. "
— Meleofa, 1/27/2014 -
" Best volume of the Ranger's Apprentice series yet. I am really getting to know and like these characters. "
— Andrew, 1/19/2014 -
" This book resumed the faster pace of the series, showing that Book 3 was an anomaly. Terrific battle scene, well-developed and anticipated. "
— Monica, 1/19/2014 -
" Book four in the series of The Ranger's apprentice. This story is the continuation of the kidnapping of two children who are now in the throes of a war between two countries they do not share much love with. It is a fun read because it has lots of tongue in cheek humor, plus a never ending twist plot that has you rooting for one enemy only to change your mind and root for the other three pages later. It is a book that brings tactics of war into play in such a manner that has the reader thinking of ways to compensate for a lost campaign and desiring to change events in order to see a different strategy. I am not much for wars, and yet this book was like playing a chess game in which one must trust the known traits and personality of the opponent in order to ensure the rightful outcome. Having been lucky enough to travel through Sweden for eight Summers, I was happy to have a lot of imagery brought back so that between the fertile imagination of the writer and the insightful descriptions of the places, I had an accurate portrayal. 294 pgs. "
— Saskia, 1/14/2014 -
" The Fourth in the Ranger Apprentice series. I liked this book better than The Icebound Lands. Do not read on if you don't want to know the plot. Will and Halt are reunited and help save Skandia from a terrible menace. I felt Halt's meeting with the King was a bit awkward and unlike his character and the romantic tension between Will and Cassandra is left for another book to resolve. "
— Michele, 1/11/2014 -
" This book will be on next year's Battle of the Books list. It is nominated for the Golden Archer Award next year. "
— Debby, 1/8/2014 -
" OHHH MY GOD the best book of all time by my opinion. this book was the best of them all. i loved the new force and how they had to gang up with the enemies. i could not put this book down it was so incredibly good. "
— Christopher, 12/27/2013 -
" I thought that the rating should be about 4.21 "
— Minji, 12/22/2013 -
" The book is almost indescribable but not completely.I'm still under the shock.Cause of the fight will directing the archers.WOW!UN...BE...LIEV...ABLE! "
— Lire_magnifique, 12/14/2013 -
" A little too slow, but still enjoyable. I have to remember that these are written for young people. Wait! I'm a young people... "
— Kelly, 11/6/2013 -
" I love the ranger's apprentice! John Flanagan writes battle scenes amazingly well! Better than any other authhor! "
— C, 11/2/2013 -
" These books are adventurous. For me they are a fun read. "
— Lisa, 10/8/2013 -
" book 4 in the series, battle scenes, continues the story with Will and Evanlyn they meet up with their friends. "
— Cheryl, 8/26/2013 -
" I still love this series this book was full of danger and action, the ending was a little lame but it just sets you up for book 5 "
— Tiffany, 6/18/2013 -
" Another quick, easy read. This book has an ending and a reader could end the series here if they chose to. "
— Mr., 4/26/2013 -
" I'm reading it now it's a great book! "
— Jamesheia, 7/20/2012 -
" This is a very good book.Skandians vs. Temujai.Wgo will win the battle? "
— Arham, 5/6/2012 -
" A lot of adventure, this book has a lot of battle strategy in it. Starting to feel more YA than Juvenile fiction. Would be a good stopping point to the series. All of the problems are resolved. "
— Kathy, 2/18/2012 -
" So far I love them all! "
— Angeline, 2/1/2012 -
" i liked book, but not as much as the others "
— Meaghan, 11/27/2011 -
" Enjoyable. I do like me some Skandians! "
— Phleghm, 11/24/2011 -
" Get Series, lots of adventure! never a dull moment. This is a must read series!! "
— Heather, 11/16/2011 -
" I think this book was a eally good book to read. i recommand you to read this book if u like fighting and adventure.I compae this book to hary ptter book 7 because it also takes part in a battle and their both fighting for something. "
— Niels, 6/16/2011 -
" much more like it! another action packed book filled with adventure and fun. a great read. "
— Rachelle, 5/23/2011 -
" Great book. Everyone from age 10 up that likes fantasy should read this series. "
— Kristine, 5/16/2011 -
" Get Series, lots of adventure! never a dull moment. This is a must read series!! "
— Heather, 5/12/2011 -
" the last 3rd of the book is a battle, and if you know John Flanagan, you know you will not want to put the book down during one of his battles. "
— Alan, 5/5/2011 -
" So far this delivers just as John had with the other three! "
— Brooklyn, 5/2/2011 -
" I really liked it way better then the first 3 "
— No, 4/30/2011 -
" This fourth book in this series was much better then third one in plotting. I liked how everything turned out and how the plot developed. I liked it a lot. Recommended book for others! "
— Meggie, 4/26/2011 -
" I love this series. It's so well done. I'm reading them slower than I normally would because Bryan is in line ahead of me. ;D And he only reads these books in his reading time in class at school. Ahh! I'm going to have to wait another few weeks before I can read the 5th book! "
— KaRynn, 4/16/2011 -
" Best one yet. The stories get better, it seems, as the author dials in his craft on this series. "
— Rob, 4/16/2011 -
" Ahh its been so long and i still haven't read the 5th book "
— Daisy, 4/12/2011 -
" Very enjoyable, nicely paced. One of my favorites in the series. "
— Andrew, 4/11/2011
About John Flanagan
John A. 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 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 the Ranger’s Apprentice series as a way to encourage his son, Michael, to enjoy reading. He currently lives in the suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife.
About John Keating
John Keating is an actor, voice talent, and AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. His numerous acting credits include Roundabout Theatre’s production of Juno and the Paycock and La Mama ETC’s production of Cat and the Moon, as well as various parts with the Irish Repertory Theater and the Irish Arts Center. He can also be seen in the HBO miniseries John Adams, starring Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney.