Ranger's Apprentice books in order A series by John Flanagan
The Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan has 12 books, from The Ruins of Gorlan (Nov 2004) to The Royal Ranger (Nov 2013). Read it in order, starting with The Ruins of Gorlan.
Reading order: 1 The Ruins of Gorlan (2004) · 2 The Burning Bridge (2005) · 3 The Icebound Land (2005) · 4 Oakleaf Bearers (2008) · 5 The Sorcerer in the North (2006) · 6 The Siege of Macindaw (2007) · 7 Erak's Ransom (2007) · 8 The Kings of Clonmel (2008) · 9 Halt's Peril (2009) · 10 The Emperor of Nihon-Ja (2010) · … all 12 below
Updated September 2026
All 12 Ranger's Apprentice books in order
- 1.
The Ruins of Gorlan (Nov 2004)
- 2.
The Burning Bridge (May 2005)
- 3.
The Icebound Land (Nov 2005)
- 4.
Oakleaf Bearers (Jun 2008)
- 5.
The Sorcerer in the North (Nov 2006)
- 6.
The Siege of Macindaw (May 2007)
- 7.
Erak's Ransom (Nov 2007)
- 8.
The Kings of Clonmel (Nov 2008)
- 9.
Halt's Peril (2009)
- 10.
The Emperor of Nihon-Ja (Nov 2010)
- 11.
The Lost Stories (Oct 2011)
The Royal Ranger (Nov 2013)
Ranger's Apprentice FAQ
- How many Ranger's Apprentice books are there?
- There are 12 Ranger's Apprentice books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Ranger's Apprentice books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Ruins of Gorlan (Nov 2004): 1 The Ruins of Gorlan (2004) · 2 The Burning Bridge (2005) · 3 The Icebound Land (2005) · 4 Oakleaf Bearers (2008) · 5 The Sorcerer in the North (2006) · 6 The Siege of Macindaw (2007) · … all 12 below.
- What is the first Ranger's Apprentice book?
- The Ruins of Gorlan (Nov 2004).
- What is the latest Ranger's Apprentice book?
- The Royal Ranger (Nov 2013).
- Is the Ranger's Apprentice series finished?
- There have been no new Ranger's Apprentice books since 2013; John Flanagan died in 2026.
- Did John Flanagan write other series?
- Yes: Brotherband.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.