I received this book for Christmas this year without really knowing what it was about. I was not at all excited to read this book. My sister read this before me and told me it was amazing. As soon as I started reading this book, I fell in love with it. John Flanagan has such an original way of writing. The rangers in the books are unlike anything I've heard of before. I love the relationship between student and master that is shared between Halt and Will. I recommend this book for any kid who loves adventure, action, and fantasy.