Will, orphaned as a baby, grows up in the Ward at Redmont. He doesn't know anything about his parents, except that his father died a hero in the last war against Morgarath. So Will conjures up a story through his years at the Ward, portraying his father as a mighty knight who gave his life in service to the kingdom. It is for this reason that Will's deepest desire is to be accepted at Battleschool, in order to follow (as he believes) in his father's footsteps.
But Will is not built for Battleschool. He is short and of slight build, hence he cannot be accepted into the Battleschool. But in a twist of fate, Will is accepted as the ranger Halt's apprentice, having the skills required for this role. Will is apprehensive about this at first, but soon learns that he feels a sense of achievement at each task that he fulfills.
The story also follows Horace, one of the four Ward-mates that Will grew up with. Horace was accepted into Battleschool having the correct build for a knight. However, Horace faces challenges of a different kind when he is made the object of bullying by a few older apprentices of the Battleschool.
Will and Horace are initially at odds with each other, but circumstances change with two becoming friends.
We follow these young apprentices as they face challenges well beyond their years, especially with the threat of Morgarath planning another attack on the kingdom.
I rate this book a 4/5. The book is simply written, but is filled with adventure and fun.
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