Months have passed since Horace departed for the eastern nation of Nihon-Ja on a vital mission. Having received no communication from him, his frie...
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May 19, 2011
THEY HAVE THIS!?!?! I wish it was out where I live. *sigh*
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Jun 05, 2011
Stephanie
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John Flanagan always amazes me. He is a very talented author. There are very few series I would read to the very end if they had more than five books. 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. My point? For me to read a series for this long and be willing to read more, the author has to be pretty darn good.
The Emperor of Nihon-Ja was great! I absolutely loved the drama between More...
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May 19, 2011
Luann
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Dear Mr. Flanagan,
A heartfelt thanks for sharing the world you created and populated with some of my all-time favorite book characters! You did the series justice with this tenth book. I particularly loved the parts with Alyss and Evanlyn! They came very close to stealing the show, which I absolutely loved.
Does this really have to be the last one?? What are your plans for the future? Any thoughts of writing books that tell us about Halt as a young Ranger's Apprentice? More...
A heartfelt thanks for sharing the world you created and populated with some of my all-time favorite book characters! You did the series justice with this tenth book. I particularly loved the parts with Alyss and Evanlyn! They came very close to stealing the show, which I absolutely loved.
Does this really have to be the last one?? What are your plans for the future? Any thoughts of writing books that tell us about Halt as a young Ranger's Apprentice? More...
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Dec 02, 2011
This is the last book in the rangers apprentice series i was extremely sad reading because i knew there was going to be no more to read after it. The characters n this book are Evanlyn or the princes of Aurlenan, Will a ranger, Alyssa a diplomatic representative, and halt the old mentor of will, Horace childhood friend of will and knight, Emperor Shigeru the emperor of Nihon-Ja where Horace has gone to train and finally Selethen a Arridi leader
The plot is that Horace is traini More...
The plot is that Horace is traini More...
Oct 25, 2011
05nateb
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The Rangers Apprentice series have been one of my favorite series. In John Flanagan's tenth novel in this series, The Emperor of Nihon-Ja, was the final war. Horace was sent to Nihon-Ja for a mission for the king. He was going there to learn their fighting techniqes and get to know the Nihon-Jan people better. The Emperor is betrayed by one of his own leaders and has no choice but to flee into the mountains.
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Halt, Will and Alyss are on a diplomatic mission when Evalyn(the princess) arrives More...
Oct 04, 2011
Kitty
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I am afraid to say that I was, in fact disappointed. 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. And by the time I finished I wasn't even happy it say that I figured it out before the ending. 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. Making Halt a run away prince with a twin brother reminde
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Sep 18, 2011
Parcoast
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So another new country, but this time it is on the other side of the world. We see the Skandians innovating with ship building, we watch Evanlyn and Alyss resolve the last of the love triangle that was never capitalized on, and (my favorite) we get a brief suggestion that perhaps this is not a look at Medieval Europe, but maybe a futuristic European result. I know, I am stretching it a bit there, but it is possibilities like that that add dimension to a story, IMHO. (I base that off of the co
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Sep 06, 2011
Kathy
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Tenth in the Ranger's Apprentice fantasy-adventure series about Will Treaty and his mentor, Halt.
The Story
The core group has split up. Horace and Gregory have gone to visit the Emperor of Nihon-Ja while Alyss, Will, and Halt are in Toscana reviewing Toscan troops and negotiating a treaty between Toscana and Arridi; Selethen is there "to negotiate a trade and military pact with the Toscan Senate".
Unfortunately for Horace, there seems to be more ill will towards More...
The Story
The core group has split up. Horace and Gregory have gone to visit the Emperor of Nihon-Ja while Alyss, Will, and Halt are in Toscana reviewing Toscan troops and negotiating a treaty between Toscana and Arridi; Selethen is there "to negotiate a trade and military pact with the Toscan Senate".
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Sep 05, 2011
Derrick
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This was a great book. I don't know if it is the last Ranger's Apprentice or not, but if it is, it ends on a very good note.
We basically get a taste of Japanese culture here. In some ways, greco-roman military themes and japanese samurai/bushido ideals were simplified to the point of losing what made each great, but it had to be done to appeal to a YA audience and so that the plot could advance. This is a novel after all, not a comparative on military types.
This is where More...
We basically get a taste of Japanese culture here. In some ways, greco-roman military themes and japanese samurai/bushido ideals were simplified to the point of losing what made each great, but it had to be done to appeal to a YA audience and so that the plot could advance. This is a novel after all, not a comparative on military types.
This is where More...
Jun 14, 2011
Hpginny
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Hm. What to say.
Well, I think this series is absolutely brilliant. Seriously. The beginning of the first book may seem a little childish and trite, but it honestly picks up. A lot.
Anyway, now that I've established that I'm a fan of the series, I'm gonna say that I honestly wasn't very impressed with this book. Maybe it's because the others ones had shot up my standards of John Flanagan or maybe it's just because it really isn't very good.
So, the book starts off with Horace in More...
Well, I think this series is absolutely brilliant. Seriously. The beginning of the first book may seem a little childish and trite, but it honestly picks up. A lot.
Anyway, now that I've established that I'm a fan of the series, I'm gonna say that I honestly wasn't very impressed with this book. Maybe it's because the others ones had shot up my standards of John Flanagan or maybe it's just because it really isn't very good.
So, the book starts off with Horace in More...
May 22, 2011
Gail
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I am a fan of this series. I can truly say that all of the books have been great, exciting, and have moved along. This book however, didn't keep me reading like the other books. I enjoyed reading it, but found myself putting it down and picking up other books because it dragged a little for me. I still like the series and will read the next ones when they become available in the states. I have really come to know the characters in this series. It seems as if Horace and Will have literally g
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May 05, 2011
P.M.
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Horace is visiting the country of Nihon-Ja to learn new fighting techniques. While on this mission, he has developed a father / son relationship with the emperor. While returning from the summer lodge, news arrives that a rival has mounted a rebellion against Shigeru, whose crime has been to try to extend equality to all the clans under his rule. On the run from the enemy, Horace decides to lend his sword to the emperor's defense. Together with a small retinue of loyal retainers, they head into
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Apr 30, 2011
Ea
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The land of Nihon-ja has been mentioned a few times in the Ranger's Apprentice series -- a sort of fantasy version of Japan. And "The Emperor of Nihon-ja" takes us right into the heart of this distant land, with John Flanagan's usual mix of action, humor, clever plotting and slightly-altered versions of real-world civilizations.
Horace has been a guest of the Emperor of Nihon-ja, Shigeru. But as he's preparing to go back to Araluen, the Senshi warriors under Lord Arisaka sudd More...
Horace has been a guest of the Emperor of Nihon-ja, Shigeru. But as he's preparing to go back to Araluen, the Senshi warriors under Lord Arisaka sudd More...
Mar 06, 2011
Elvenarya
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by now i was a great fan of the rangers apprentice series. i had fallen in love with almost all the characters(except Alyss, i HATE her)and so i was miserable that this is the last book. while not the best book of the whole series it was still pretty good as it had all the factors that made me enjoy this series. it had adventure , a good plot which was well executed , humor, the good-natured bickering between Halt, Horace and Will and above all an epic decisive battle.
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Nov 13, 2011
Patrick
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Enjoyed this one more than the last couple in the series. I liked the discussion of different tactics and the Roman legions vs. Samurai tactics.
Plenty of Spoilers here:
Of course, it has gotten a little silly that these English Rangers have now united vikings and Bedouin tribesmen to fight Samurai usurpers of a peaceful, progressive Shogun. This after negotiating peace with the Roman Empire. But that's just kind of what you expect in this series. Super Rangers to the rescu More...
Plenty of Spoilers here:
Of course, it has gotten a little silly that these English Rangers have now united vikings and Bedouin tribesmen to fight Samurai usurpers of a peaceful, progressive Shogun. This after negotiating peace with the Roman Empire. But that's just kind of what you expect in this series. Super Rangers to the rescu More...
Aug 01, 2011
Austin
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Amazing. Sucks that this is the last book. I know thatthere are 2 more but they are 20 years into the future and them looking back at other missions. This series couldhave 110 books.
Good thing about this book.
1. Fast paced:Page 40 the Emperor and Horcace get attacked by the senshi.
2. Theme: I like the Japan kind of theme for this book because it brings a different kind story. The furthest they have every been away from Araluen is Arridi which isnt very far.
3.Char More...
Good thing about this book.
1. Fast paced:Page 40 the Emperor and Horcace get attacked by the senshi.
2. Theme: I like the Japan kind of theme for this book because it brings a different kind story. The furthest they have every been away from Araluen is Arridi which isnt very far.
3.Char More...
Jul 18, 2011
Roxanne
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Jun 26, 2011
Sareh
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I've read the whole series and I'm sad to see this wonderful series come to an end. This is the only book my brother has willingly read and my mom has even read the series. My favorite characters are by far Halt and Will.
In this last book, Halt, Will, Evelyn, and some other friends travel to the Japan like country of Nihon-Ja to help Horce who is helping the Emperor take back his throne.
What I did like: I enjoyed Will's sense of humor and I love the research that More...
In this last book, Halt, Will, Evelyn, and some other friends travel to the Japan like country of Nihon-Ja to help Horce who is helping the Emperor take back his throne.
What I did like: I enjoyed Will's sense of humor and I love the research that More...
Jan 03, 2012
Aidan
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In the book Rangers Apprentice #10 by John Flanagan, the main character Will has to defend the Emperor of Nihon-Ja from a rebellion lead by Lord Ariska. Will, his former mentor Halt, and the Emperor embark on a journey through Nihon-Ja to find the mythical fortress Ran-Koshi, only to find that it is just a valley with very tall mountains on all sides. They decide to set up camp there any way and they train the local, and very loyal, inhabitants to fight Ariska and his men. When the final battle
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Sep 03, 2011
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Nov 14, 2011
Melodee
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Yeah! This last book got back to what I liked about all the other books in this series with the exception of #8 and #9. Those two were still ok, but simply on principle I don't like innocents in peril for a younger reading audience. They weren't discriptively gory or anything like that--much more tame than "The Hunger Games", but I dont' recommend "The Hunger Games" to 11 year olds. Again, it was purely on principle that I had qualms about 8 & 9.
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Sep 13, 2011
Andrew Shuping
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Here's the thing about this book. It's a fantastic adventure story and fits the rest of the series perfectly. Horace takes center stage and has a chance to shine and some of our old friends come back to make an appearance (including the Vikings!) for this last great adventure. And that's just it...it's the end of the series. If the series was continuing on I'd give this book 4 or 5 stars, but because it's supposed to serve as the final chapter (yes other books may be written, but everything
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May 24, 2011
Kody
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I am currently reading Rangers Apprentice: Emperor of Nihon-Ja. It is the tenth book in the series, it is also the last. I have read all of the books so far and I think this one is pretty good. I think that it is a good ending to the series. All of the main characters return for the final battle in a far-away land called Nihon-Ja. Horace, a warrior, is over there training when a revolt against the emperor drags him into an internal war. He sends a message out to all of his other friends to come
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May 25, 2011
Sara
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It's funny because I actually started reading these books because my son wanted to read them. I was bored one day and picked up the first book and continued reading until now. I can't believe this was the 10th book!! I don't know if I've ever read a series with this many books aside from very short books when I was much younger. John Flanagan has created a spectacular world for kids of all ages to get lost into! It's kind of sad this was the last book, it never occurred to me with any of th
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Jul 21, 2011
Jon
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By page 18, I had predicted the basic plot outline for the whole book. Of course there were details that I didn't predict, but the book was never a surprise. Instead, it was a long slog to a known destination. On top of that, most of what I have said about the previous books in the series can be said about this one. For example, just about everyone speaks the same language. Also, the world is too small; they get across the whole world in a very short time. And there were flagrant switches in per
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May 19, 2011
Michele
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Nearly every major character in this series has gathered in the tenth Ranger's Apprentice to help the emperor of Nihon-Ja defend his throne. The action is non-stop and the plot and even the battle tactics are well developed. If you like a detailed and at least what feels like realistic description of battle maneuvers, you will like this book. There is something here for both genders as well. The women are just as brave, resourceful, and willing as the men. There is even a touch of true love
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Dec 11, 2011
Jackson
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"The Emperor of Nihon-Ja" is the tenth and final installment of the Ranger's apprentice series, one that I have followed from the beginning to the end. The series is great and and the writing is excellent. stories that are very enjoyable for any age group.
The book is great filled with much action suspense and suprises at every turn. Filled with the same characters throughout the series you instantly have a connection with them. It also adds new characters that you grow close to a More...
The book is great filled with much action suspense and suprises at every turn. Filled with the same characters throughout the series you instantly have a connection with them. It also adds new characters that you grow close to a More...
May 02, 2011
Karen
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Though still young, Horace Altman has lived a life of daring and adventure. Recognized as one of the most skilled warriors in all of Araluen, Horace's sword has stood fast in the service of his friends, his country and his King. With his best friend the celebrated young Ranger Will Treaty and Will's mentor the legendary Ranger Halt, Horace has travelled most of the known world battling for justice and right.
Horace's latest mission, however, is one of peace and diplomacy. At the behes More...
Horace's latest mission, however, is one of peace and diplomacy. At the behes More...
Sep 30, 2011
Regina
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One of my all time favs - The Ranger's Apprentice series crosses almost all ages - juvenile, teen, and adult readers. Again, my 15 year old and I fought over who was going to read it first. Hehehhh, I won! A nice, hefty size, the 10th and last book in the series finishes the story off nicely with several of our favorite characters getting together. Horace is visiting the land of Nihon-Ja, where he and the Emperor develop a close friendship. When the Emperor becomes threatened, Horace extends his
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Oct 23, 2011
Jason
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I really liked this novel. In my opinion this was the best one out of the 10 book in the series that i have read. The flow of the plot and story line was great and the action scenes were so descriptive that you felt that you in the scene yourself. It still has all the main characters from the previous books and more. If you read the seventh book you'll now about Selethen the Arridi leader. Well in this book he comes back. All I have to say is that Its action packed and an interesting read.
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