
Titles in This Set
The Outcasts
The Invaders
The Hunters
Slaves of Socorro
Scorpion Mountain
Ghostfaces
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Corgi Yearling
Age Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)
Overview
Set sail with the Brotherband Chronicles, John Flanagan's action-packed six-book series following Hal Mikkelson and his crew of underdog Skandian misfits as they rise from outcasts to a legendary brotherband. Spanning The Outcasts, The Invaders, The Hunters, Slaves of Socorro, Scorpion Mountain, and Ghostfaces, this paperback collection delivers sea battles, river chases, and fortress raids across six connected adventures. Fans of Ranger's Apprentice and fast-paced middle-grade fantasy adventure will love watching Hal's crew, the Herons, grow from doubted beginners into a formidable fighting unit bound by loyalty, courage, and cleverness on the open sea.
About the Books
Across all six novels, Flanagan expands the world he introduced in Ranger's Apprentice, following Hal, a half-Skandian, half-Araluen inventor thrust into leading a crew nobody else wanted. In The Outcasts, Hal and his misfit Herons survive brutal Brotherband training to prove they belong. The Invaders sees their stunning tournament win overshadowed by accusations of theft, forcing them to clear their names. The Hunters sends the crew chasing the pirate Zavac down treacherous rivers to the lawless fortress of Ragusa. Slaves of Socorro takes the Herons to Araluen to shut down a slave market run by an old rival, while Scorpion Mountain has them protecting King Duncan from a deadly desert cult. Finally, Ghostfaces strands the crew on a storm-battered shore where survival depends on forging trust with a wary native tribe. Flanagan balances brisk naval action with real character growth, exploring how underestimated teenagers become a disciplined, resourceful crew. Themes of leadership, loyalty, ingenuity, and earning respect run through every book, while the Skandian and Araluen setting adds seafaring culture, codes of honor, and political intrigue. Readers who enjoyed the tactics and camaraderie of Ranger's Apprentice will recognize the same detailed world-building here, now centered on Hal's inventive mind and the Herons' evolving teamwork. It's a satisfying, complete arc for readers who crave high-stakes adventure with genuine emotional stakes and a strong sense of place.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Outcasts — Hal leads a crew of underdog Skandian boys who must prove themselves in the grueling Brotherband competition.
The Invaders — After a stunning tournament win, the Herons are wrongly blamed for stealing the sacred Andomal.
The Hunters — Hal's crew pursues the pirate Zavac down dangerous rivers to the lawless fortress city of Ragusa.
Slaves of Socorro — The Herons sail to Araluen to help shut down a slave market run by their old rival, Tursgud.
Scorpion Mountain — The Herons escort Ranger Gilan on a perilous mission to stop a deadly cult targeting King Duncan.
Ghostfaces — A violent storm strands the crew on a distant shore, forcing an alliance with a wary native tribe.
About the Author
John Flanagan is an Australian author best known for creating the internationally bestselling Ranger's Apprentice series, written originally to entertain his son, Michael. Born and raised in Sydney, Flanagan worked in advertising and journalism before turning to fiction full time. The Brotherband Chronicles, his action-packed spin-off series, expands the same imagined world of Skandia and Araluen, shifting focus to Hal Mikkelson and his seafaring crew. Flanagan's brisk pacing and knack for tactical, character-driven storytelling have earned him a devoted following among young readers worldwide. He lives in Manly, Australia, with his wife.
Why You'll Love This Set
This six-book paperback set is a great gift for adventure-loving kids ages 9-12 — perfect for birthdays, holiday stocking stuffers, or a classroom library. Fans of Ranger's Apprentice and fast-paced sea quests will devour Hal's journey from underdog to leader, ideal for summer reading or back-to-school shelves.
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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