Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger books in order

Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger is a seven-book continuation of John Flanagan's fantasy series, following Maddie as the first female Royal Ranger, published from 2013 to 2024.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Royal Ranger 2013 Ranger’s Apprentice Buy
2 The Red Fox Clan 2018 Ranger’s Apprentice Buy
3 Duel at Araluen 2018 Ranger’s Apprentice Buy
4 The Missing Prince 2020 Ranger’s Apprentice Buy
5 Escape from Falaise 2021 Ranger’s Apprentice Buy
6 Arazan Wolves 2022 Ranger’s Apprentice Buy
7 Ambush at Sorato 2024 Ranger’s Apprentice Buy

Ranger’s Apprentice: The Royal Ranger continues the franchise by shifting the focus to a new generation. The first book, The Royal Ranger (2013), introduces Maddie, the daughter of Princess Cassandra and the knight Horace, who becomes Will Treaty’s apprentice. Will is now an experienced Ranger, and much of the early book deals with his grief over a personal loss while he trains his headstrong new student.

The series ran for seven books through Ambush at Sorato (2024), with entries like The Red Fox Clan (2018) and Duel at Araluen (2018) pitting Maddie against political conspiracies and foreign threats. Later books, including The Missing Prince (2020) and Escape from Falaise (2021), send Maddie on rescue missions that test everything she has learned. Arazan Wolves (2022) and Ambush at Sorato (2024) bring the series to its conclusion. Readers who grew up with Will’s adventures will appreciate seeing the world of Araluen through fresh eyes, while new readers can start here if they want, though the original series provides important context.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger series?

There are seven books in the Ranger’s Apprentice: The Royal Ranger series, published between 2013 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger series?

The first book in the Ranger’s Apprentice: The Royal Ranger series is The Royal Ranger, published in 2013.

Who is the main character in The Royal Ranger series?

The main character is Maddie, the daughter of Princess Cassandra and Sir Horace. She becomes Will Treaty’s apprentice and the first female Royal Ranger. Will is still a major character, but the series shifts its focus to Maddie as she proves herself through increasingly difficult missions across Araluen and beyond.

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