
Titles in This Set
The Outcasts
The Invaders
The Hunters
Slaves of Socorro
Scorpion Mountain
The Ghostfaces
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Corgi
Age Range: Ages 9-11 (Grades 4-6)
Overview
This six-book paperback collection gathers John Flanagan's Brotherband Chronicles into one action-packed set for young adventure readers. Follow Hal and his crew of underestimated misfits, the Herons, as they battle rival bands, chase pirates across open water, and grow into a true brotherband bound by loyalty and courage. From The Outcasts through The Ghostfaces, each story raises the stakes with sea chases, stolen artifacts, and daring rescues. Set in the fierce world of Skandia and Araluen, this collection suits fans of nautical adventure and coming-of-age heroics, and makes a natural follow-up to Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series.
About the Books
The Brotherband Chronicles follows Hal Mikkelson, a half-Skandian, half-Araluen boy named leader of the Herons, a brotherband made up of the boys nobody else wanted. In The Outcasts, Hal forges this ragtag crew into a competitive force during a grueling maritime training race, discovering that skill and cunning can outmatch size and brawn. The Invaders raises the tension when the sacred Andomal artifact is stolen and suspicion falls on the Herons, sending them on a mission to clear their name. The Hunters continues the pursuit of the cunning pirate Zavac across rivers and fortified towns, testing the crew's resolve at every turn. Slaves of Socorro widens the world as the Herons sail to free captives from a ruthless slave market. Scorpion Mountain introduces political intrigue as the crew undertakes a dangerous mission involving Princess Cassandra and a secretive order of assassins. Finally, The Ghostfaces blows the Herons off course into unfamiliar waters, where they face one of the series' most menacing pirate threats yet. Across all six books, Flanagan blends brisk sea-battle action with genuine character growth, exploring leadership, trust, and what it really means to belong to a brotherband. Each installment introduces new coastlines, new rivals, and new tests of Hal's growing confidence as a captain. Fans of maritime adventure and tightly plotted middle-grade fiction will find plenty to love in this immersive, wave-tossed saga.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Outcasts — Hal is named leader of the Herons, a band of overlooked boys who must prove themselves in a grueling sea race.
The Invaders — After the sacred Andomal is stolen, the Herons must clear their name while pursuing the true thieves.
The Hunters — The crew chases the cunning pirate Zavac across rivers and fortress towns to recover a dangerous secret.
Slaves of Socorro — The Herons sail to a distant slave market on a mission to free captured citizens.
Scorpion Mountain — Political intrigue deepens as the crew undertakes a perilous mission involving Princess Cassandra.
The Ghostfaces — A storm blows the Herons off course into a tense confrontation with a fearsome band of raiders.
About the Author
John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, and began writing what would become the Ranger's Apprentice series for his son, sparking a career as one of the most popular authors in middle-grade adventure fiction. Building on that success, he created the Brotherband Chronicles, expanding the world of Skandia and Araluen with a new generation of characters, including Hal and his loyal crew of Herons. Flanagan's storytelling is known for blending fast-paced sea-battle action with genuine emotional stakes, earning him a devoted readership of young adventure fans around the world who return again and again to his richly imagined seafaring world.
Why You'll Love This Set
Six thrilling voyages, one unforgettable crew — this set is a perfect gift for birthdays, the holiday season, or back-to-school reading, and a sturdy addition to any classroom or home library. Young readers who love adventure, courage, and teamwork will race through every page, then be eager to start the next book.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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