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Follow the Brotherband in a battle against an Iberian pirate raiding ship in the latest exciting tale in the Brotherband Chronicles from John Flanagan, author of the internationally bestselling Ranger’s Apprentice series.

About the Author

John Flanagan's bestselling Ranger's Apprentice adventure series originally comprised twenty short stories, which John wrote to encourage his 12-old son, Michael, to enjoy reading. The series has come a long way since then. Now sold to more than twenty countries, the series regularly appears on the New York Times Bestseller List and has been shortlisted in children's book awards in Australia and overseas. John, a former television and advertising writer, lives with his wife, Leonie, in the Sydney beachside suburb of Manly. John Keating is an Irish actor and voice artist. His numerous acting credits include Roundabout Theatre’s production of Juno and the Paycock, as well as various parts with the Irish Repertory Theatre and the Irish Arts Center. As a narrator he has recorded dozens of audiobooks and has earned multiple AudioFile Earphones awards, including for his reading of May the Road Rise Up to Meet You by Peter Troy.

Reviews

'A sweeping novel of adventure, written with wit and a sure sense of storytelling.' (on Slaves of Socorro)
*Booklist*

'This enjoyable, old-fashioned tale should have easy appeal for Flanagan's many fans, who are already invested in the world he's created.' (on The Outcasts)
*Publishers Weekly*

'Well developed and vocabulary rich, with endearing new characters and a rousing adventure that assures new episodes, this book will delight Flanagan fans.' (on The Outcasts)
*School Library Journal*