From the author of the global phenomenon Rangers Apprentice They are outcasts Hal Stig and the others - they are the boys the others want no part of Skandians as any reader of Rangers Apprentice could tell you are known for their size and strength Not these boys Yet that doesnt mean they dont have skills And courage - which they will need every ounce of to do battle at sea against the other bands the Wolves and the Sharks in the ultimate race The icy waters make for a treacherous playing field especially when not everyone thinks of it as playing John Flanagan author of the international phenomenon Rangers Apprentice creates a new cast of characters to populate his world of Skandians and Araluens a world millions of young readers around the world have come to know and admire Full of seafaring adventures and epic battles Book 1 of The Brotherband Chronicles is sure to thrill readers of Rangers Apprentice while enticing a whole new generation just now discovering the books Perfect for fans of J R R Tolkiens Lord of the Rings T H Whites The Sword in the Stone Christopher Paolinis Eragon series and George R R Martins Game of ThronesA Song of Ice and Fire series