Stories Read By Your Favorite Celebrities, *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the. The endings always make the whole book that much better. All main characters in the book are neither ignored nor emphasised, creating a perfect balance so focus does not sway, thus avoiding a loss of attention or boredom. Probably my other least favourite of the series but the new setting of a whole new country was interesting, just a little uneventful and a bit of an abrupt ending. I originally borrowed the first of these for my 9yo, but read it myself after realising they were a little too old for him, and have continued to pick them up when I see them at our library. | 832 Minutes He is the man the created the Rangers. By John Flanagan. A collection of action, battle, strategy, friendship, cunning, and romance, this book rejuvenates the vigor and excitement of war, completely enticing the reader. A kingdom teeters on the edge of chaos when the Nihon-Ja emperor, a defender of the common man, is forcibly overthrown, and only Horace, Will, and his Araluen companions can restore the emperor to the throne. Victory lies in the hands of an inexperienced group of fighters, and it's anybody's guess who will make the journey home to Araluen. The characters are great, the plots are wonderful, and the battles are described well and aren't super confusing. After not continuing the series for a while, I jumped back where I left off, which was great because it was the start of another adventure! 20 New Books on Women’s History. Another entry in the enjoyable Ranger's Apprentice series, a mediaeval fantasy series written for teenagers. [So was Will's little "proposal" thing at the end his real proposal, or no? I was looking forward to this book in the hope that it would end with a happier note than what I felt when reading the two previous books before. It's not bad, per se, but it just didn't have that same spark that has made me love this series, in general. To see what your friends thought of this book. Another heartwarming and engrossing action-adventure for older kids and adults, featuring Horace, Will, Halt, Alyss, Evanlyn/Princess Cassandra, Gundar Heartstriker the Skandian (see. The Emperor of Nihon-Ja is a satisfying end to the Ranger's Apprentice series. John Flanagan (www.WorldofJohnFlanagan.com) grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be an author, and after a successful career in advertising and television, he began writing a series of short stories for his son, Michael, in order to encourage him to… More about John Flanagan, Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from Penguin Random House, Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network. Like many fantasy novels, the actual fantasy world is actually just our world with different place names. Unwilling to wait a second longer, Alyss, Evanlyn, and Will leave their homeland behind and venture into an exotic land in search of their missing friend.When they finally catch up with him, they find Horace entangled in a military coup. I originally borrowed the first of these for my 9yo, but read it myself after realising they were a little too old for him, and have continued to pick them up when I see them at our library. He is a very talented author. | Middle Grade (10 and up) Here we have another entry in the Ranger's Apprentice series. Horace is sent as a liaison to the court of Nihon-Ja to observe the military practices of the Nihonese. Ranger’s Apprentice: The Emperor of Nihon-ja “Avanti!” The command rang out over the sun-baked earth of the parade ground and the triple files of men stepped out together. A kingdom teeters on the edge of chaos when the Nihon-Ja emperor, a defender of the common man, is forcibly overthrown, and only Horace, Will, and his Araluen companions can restore the emperor to the throne. John Flanagan always amazes me. By clicking SIGN UP, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House’s, Editor's Picks: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Children's Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books, Children's Middle Grade Fantasy & Magical Books, Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books, Children’s Middle Grade Fantasy & Magical Books, His Dark Materials: The Subtle Knife (Book 2), His Dark Materials: The Amber Spyglass (Book 3), Discover Book Picks from the CEO of Penguin Random House US. 10. 7/10. So far, this series has featured stints in the Sahara (bedouins, sandstorms etc highly reminiscent of the classic Beau Geste adventure novels), as well as Vikings, Scottish highlanders, and French knights (battling English/Araluen knights). About The Emperor of Nihon-Ja. Victory lies in the hands of an inexperienced group of fighters, and it's anybody's guess who will make the journey home to Araluen. After the first few chapters I new the basic outline for the plot, which to say the least pretty much follows the plot line from the previous books. Some say this is more a series for boys than for girls but I disagree. | Middle Grade (10 and up) White’s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire series. Buy, Apr 19, 2011 While there, one noble rises up against the Emperor, because the Emperor believes in equality between the various classes. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Having received no communication from him, his friends fear the worst. The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone!When Horace travels to the exotic land of Nihon- Ja, it isn’t long before he finds himself pulled into a battle that is not his – but one he knows in his heart he must wage. The last of the adventures - and this time they are in the mysterious East facing an oriental foe. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. I really liked how every decision is true to the character, and I loved the Emperor in this book! Welcome back. Some say this is more a series for boys than for girls but I disagree. If I remember correctly, no. The Emperor of Nihon-Ja: Book Ten - Ebook written by John Flanagan. This book, by far, is his greatest masterpiece, and one of the best books I have ever read. Buy Okay, I'll admit that I complained for most of this book (sorry Kevin) but the ending was so hilarious that it totally made up for the fact that it took nine books and 393 pages for my brotp to stop hating each other. [the budding relationship between Horace and Evanlyn, and also between the tension - or reason for the tension - between Alyss and Evanlyn. By clicking Sign Up, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The emperor of Nihon-Ja was my favorite so far. Victory lies in the hands of an inexperienced group of fighters, and it's anybody's guess who will make the journey home to Araluen. Best of the series and a great way to end it (for me). I love that almost all the characters join in on this quest and I really enjoyed the story line. | ISBN 9780142418598 Making Halt a run away prince with a twin brother reminde. Until now, the only author series I've read that have been longer than five books are Harry Potter and the first twelve books of The Secrets of Droon. Victory lies in the hands of an inexperienced group of fighters, and it’s anybody’s guess who will make the journey home to Araluen.Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Having received no communication from him, his friends fear the worst. Victory lies in the hands of an inexperienced group of fighters, and it's anybody's guess who will make the journey home to Araluen. There are very few series I would read to the very end if they had more than five books. They find that Horace has become embroiled in Nihon-Jan politics. Having received no communication from him, his friends fear the worst. | ISBN 9780399255007 *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program, Apr 19, 2011 It nails the world and importance of honor and "face" that the Asian societies hold close and the character of Shigeru is superlative. Victory lies in the hands of an inexperienced group of fighters, and it's anybody's guess who will make the journey home to Araluen. Average Customer Ratings. A kingdom teeters on the edge of chaos when the Nihon-Ja emperor, a defender of the common man, is forcibly overthrown, and only Horace, Will, and his Araluen companions can restore the emperor to the throne. Onto the next :). But as the book progresses, the story line goes faster and we get some action. Horace leaned forward. [ Horace proposes to Evanlyn and she says YES! Ranger's Apprentice 10: The Emperor of Nihon-Ja, page 1 part #10 of Ranger's Apprentice Series One of my favorite installments in the Ranger's Apprentice series. A kingdom teeters on the edge of chaos when the Nihon-Ja emperor, a defender of the common man, is forcibly overthrown, and only Horace, Will, and his Araluen companions can restore the emperor to the throne.