Ranger's Apprentice: The Lost Stories by John Flanagan 422 pages

Fans of Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series have reason to rejoice. Although the ten book series seemed to come to an end earlier this year, Flanagan offers a treat. This is a collection of stories relating to beloved characters: including a peek at two weddings, back story on how Halt chose to join the Rangers, Will's mysterious parentage, and even how trusty horses were uniquely bred for their owners. Some of the stories (like Tug's story) are in response to questions posed from readers from around the world. It is not mandatory to have read the series first, each story is a stand alone gem. Readers of the series will appreciate the rousing new adventures of this richly textured series.