Stanisław Kroszczyński Stanisław Kroszczyński i(14933788 works by)
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5 y separately published work icon The Caldera John Flanagan , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2017 12239105 2017 single work children's fiction fantasy adventure

'Stig is contesting the annual Maktig competition to decide Skandia’s greatest warrior. But an unexpected visitor arrives with a request Stig, Hal and the brotherband can’t refuse: a rescue mission of epic proportions.

'Pirates have kidnapped the son of the Empress of Byzantos, a city-state far to the south. The brotherband sets sail to recover the boy, only to find that the pirates’ fortress seems impenetrable, sitting atop towering cliffs above the deep lagoon – the caldera – of a volcanic crater.

'Culminating in a battle for survival on the high seas, The Caldera sees the Herons take on one of their most difficult missions yet as the fate of an empire rests on their shoulders.' (Publication Summary)
3 y separately published work icon Marge and the Pirate Baby Isla Fisher , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2017 10406930 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'Another hilarious, anarchic and charming story in the Marge in Charge series! Marge is back and exploring the neighbourhood. With some help from Jemima and Jake, can she keep 'pirate' baby Zara under control and out of the duck pond? And can the children make sure Marge behaves at Uncle Desmond and Annie's wedding? The second fun family story in the series by actor and comedian Isla Fisher, illustrated with wit and warmth by Eglantine Ceulemans. For ages 7 -9.' (Publication summary)
12 2 y separately published work icon Halt's Peril John Flanagan , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2009 Z1645569 2009 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'Halt, Horace and Will are on the trail of Tennyson and his followers. The false prophet of the Outsider cult escaped justice for his crimes in Clonmel, and Halt is determined to stop him before he crosses the border into Araluen. Will has defeated one of Tennyson's Genovesan assassins in Clonmel - but there are two left alive. Are the extraordinary archery skills of Will and Halt enough to save them during a duel with the Genovesans . . . or is Will's mentor facing his last battle?'
Source: Ranger's Apprentice website (Sighted 05/04/2011)
5 y separately published work icon The Kings of Clonmel John Flanagan , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2008 Z1550157 2008 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'Will is at the annual Ranger Gathering but Halt is investigating mysterious happenings in the west. When he does finally return, it's with bad news. Hibernia is in turmoil. A religious cult calling themselves the Outsiders are sowing confusion and sedition, and five of the six Hibernian kingdoms have been undermined. Now the sixth, Clonmel, is in danger. Halt, Will and Horace set out to restore order. Can the secrets of Halt's past help them in their mission?' (Publisher's blurb)
5 2 y separately published work icon Erak's Ransom John Flanagan , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2007 Z1412631 2007 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'When Erak, the Skandian Oberjarl, is taken hostage during a raid on the desert lands to the south of the Constant Sea, only a few of his men escape, including Erak's second-in-command, Svengal. The timing couldn't be worse. Svengal arrives to tell King Duncan in the middle of Halt's wedding! The festivities will have to continue without the groom, his best man and the king as they try to work out a plan to pay for Erak's release. Halt and Will must go on the mission, but a royal presence is needed too. The Princess Cassandra - or Evanlyn, as the boys know her - persuades her father to let her go with them. Horace will provide the muscle power, and the Ranger Gilan rounds out the group to make sure that Evanlyn is well protected. In the treacherous desert lands, will violent sandstorms, warring tribes and danger at every turn keep them from reaching Erak in time?' (Publisher's Blurb)
13 3 y separately published work icon The Emperor of Nihon-Ja John Flanagan , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2010 Z1708506 2010 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Horace is missing. Months have passed since he was sent on a military mission to the court of the Emperor of Nihon-Jin but has failed to return. Evanlyn is worried, and in company with Will and Alyss, she sets out to discover what has become of their old friend.

'They find that Horace has become embroiled in Nihon-Jin politics. The arrogant Senji Sect has rebelled against the rightful Emperor and Horace has chosen to stay and lend support to the deposed ruler. Now he and Will must turn farm and forest workers into a fighting force that can face the highly trained Senji warriors, while Alyss and Evanlyn must overcome their long-standing rivalry to seek aid from a mysterious group of mountain dwellers.' (From the author's website.)
6 y separately published work icon Oakleaf Bearers The Battle for Skandia John Flanagan , Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 2006 Z1351492 2006 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Can sworn enemies fight side by side to save their lives and their kingdoms?

'Just as spring approaches and Will and Evanlyn can finally escape Skandia, Evanlyn is carried off by mysterious horsemen. Will sets out after them, but one boy against six fierce Temujai warriors is impossible odds - even for a Ranger's apprentice. Halt and Horace arrive just in time. But there is no time to celebrate as Halt realises these Temujai are only the scouts for a massive invasion force. The four Araluens must work together with the Skandians to defeat the invaders - if the Oberjarl will accept their help. ' (Publication summary)
9 4 y separately published work icon The Ruins of Gorlan John Flanagan , Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 2004 Z1158117 2004 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Will is small for his age, but agile and energetic. All his life, he has dreamed of becoming a great knight like the father he never knew, so he is devastated when he is rejected as an apprentice to Castle Redmont's Battleschool. Instead he is apprenticed to Halt, the mysterious Ranger whose uncanny ability to move unseen is thought to be the result of black magic.

'Reluctantly, Will learns to use a Ranger’s secret weapons: a bow and arrow, a mottled cloak and a stubborn little pony. It may not be the sword and battlehorse he longs for, but when Will and Halt set out on a desperate mission to prevent the assassination of the King, Will finds that a Ranger’s weapons are not so useless after all . . . ' (Publication summary)
5 2 y separately published work icon The Burning Bridge John Flanagan , Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 2005 Z1243464 2005 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'As the Kingdom of Araluen prepares for war against Morgarath, Will and Horace accompany the Ranger Gilan on a mission to Celtica. But Celtica's villages and mines are silent. Only an exhausted and starving girl called Evanlyn can tell them why: Morgarath has sent his foul creatures to enslave the Celts. While Gilan rides swiftly back to Araluen to report this news to the King, Will and Horace discover the true purpose behind Morgarath's actions. The Kingdom is sure to be defeated in a surprise three-sided attack - unless they can find a way to prevent it.' (From the publisher's website.)
5 1 y separately published work icon The Icebound Land John Flanagan , Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 2005 Z1351497 2005 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'The Ranger’s apprentice is about to be sold into slavery - but help can arrive from the most unexpected places . . .

'Will and Evanlyn are bound for Skandia as the captives of the fearsome Skandian wolfship captain, Erak. Halt has sworn to rescue Will, and he will do anything to keep his promise - even defy his King. Expelled from the Rangers, Halt is joined by Horace as he travels through Gallica towards Skandia. On their way, they are constantly challenged by freelance knights - otherwise known as thieving thugs. Horace knows a thing or two about combat, though, and he soon begins to attract the attention of knights and warlords for miles around with his uncanny skill. But will they be in time to rescue Will from a life of slavery?' (Publication summary)
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