Ranger's Apprentice Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Ranger's Apprentice books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Ruins of Gorlan
Buy on Amazon2004
The Burning Bridge
Buy on Amazon2005
The Icebound Land
Buy on Amazon2005
The Battle for Skandia / Oakleaf Bearers
Buy on Amazon2006
The Sorcerer of the North / The Sorcerer in the North
Buy on Amazon2006
The Siege of Macindaw
Buy on Amazon2006
Erak's Ransom
Buy on Amazon2007
The Kings of Clonmel
Buy on Amazon2008
Halt's Peril
Buy on Amazon2009
The Lost Stories
Buy on Amazon2011
The Emperor of Nihon-Ja
Buy on Amazon2011
Death of a Hero
Buy on Amazon2012
The Beast from Another Time
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Ranger's Apprentice series is publication order: 1. The Ruins of Gorlan (2004), 2. The Burning Bridge (2005), 3. The Icebound Land (2005), 4. The Battle for Skandia / Oakleaf Bearers (2006), 5. The Sorcerer of the North / The Sorcerer in the North (2006), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan contains 13 books. The series began in 2004 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Ranger's Apprentice series is written by John Flanagan. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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