Ranger’s Apprentice Book Two: Burning Bridge Author: John Flanagan By Matt Roskiewicz October 23, 2009

Characters  Gilan: He is a full Ranger who was once Halt’s apprentice. At one time he was a Knight’s Apprentice. He is one of the only Rangers to use a sword. All of the Rangers are spies and warriors for King Duncan who is the ruler of Araluen. He is my favorite character in the book. (Good guy)  Will : An orphan who becomes a Ranger’s Apprentice of Halt. He wanted to go to battle school to become a Knight’s Apprentice but he was denied. He is the main character of the book. (Good guy)  Horace: He is a Knight’s Apprentice who is one of Will’s friends. He was the only one to escape when Will and Evanlyn were captured. (Good guy)  Evanlyn: She is a Princess under cover. Her real name is Cassandra. She is the daughter of King Duncan. (Good girl)  Halt: The teacher once of Gilan and now the teacher of Will. He gets angry very easily. (Good guy)  Morgarath: He is the evil Lord who rules over the Mountains of Night and Rain. He has recruited an army of half human half beast warriors called Wargals. (Bad guy)

Setting  This book takes place in Medieval times in the cities Celtica in the Kingdom of Araluen.  It takes place at a castle called Redmont (Ruled by King Duncan). It also takes place all over King Duncan’s land.

Problem  Problem number 1 Morgarath is creating a gigantic bridge to get his army across the mountains. He’s planning a secret ambush to take over the Kingdom of Araluen. So the dedicated Rangers are going to have to stop them.  Problem number 2 Will and Evanlyn are captured by Scadandians who work for Lord Morganroth.

Solution  Solution to problem 1 Will, Horace, and Evanlyn decide to burn the bridge by using Will’s flint to stop the ambush of Lord Morgarath’s army.  Solution problem 2 Halt is not able to save the two of them. Read Book Three to find out how this problem is solved.

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