The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning
The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning by John Flanagan is a pivotal entry in the internationally bestselling Ranger's Apprentice universe. It serves as both the twelfth book of the original saga and the first book of the Royal Ranger sequel series, passing the torch from Will Treaty to a new apprentice: Princess Madelyn, the first girl ever admitted to the Ranger Corps.
Set in the medieval-inspired kingdom of Araluen, the novel follows a grieving Will as he reluctantly takes on Maddie's training while the pair investigate a child-kidnapping slaver ring. Flanagan balances the emotional weight of loss and revenge with the humour, camaraderie, and stealthy action that made the series a favourite of middle-grade and young-adult readers worldwide.
A New Beginning is a natural jumping-on point for newcomers and an essential continuation for longtime fans.
A veteran Ranger, once an apprentice himself, now grieving and reluctantly taking on a new student.
A willful young princess who becomes the first female Ranger's apprentice.
Will's former mentor, a legendary Ranger who suggests Maddie's apprenticeship.
Commandant of the Ranger Corps who assigns Will and Maddie their mission.