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Oakleaf Bearers
- Ranger's Apprentice
- Narrated by: William Zappa
- Series: Ranger's Apprentice (chronological order), Book 4, Ranger's Apprentice (published order), Book 4
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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Can sworn enemies fight side by side to save their lives and their kingdoms? Just as spring approaches and Will and Evanlyn can finally escape Skandia, Evanlyn is carried off by mysterious horsemen. Will sets out after them, but one boy against six fierce Temujai warriors is impossible odds - even for a Ranger apprentice. Halt and Horace arrive just in time.But the happiness of their reunion is cut short when Halt realizes these Temujai are only scouts for a massive invasion force. The four Araluans must work together with the Skandians to defeat the invaders - if the Oberjarl will accept their help.
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- Martin and Sofia Carter
- 23-01-20
Loved it so much
This book is really good it is a adventure a really good continue to the icebound land. I love the battle with the temuji and when halt became a ranger again. Overall loved it so much.
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- ILONA
- 29-07-21
Another great book in the series
In this book, Will, Holt and Horace are reunited again, get into more trouble and save the day, or better to say a foreign country, as you would expect it. There's action, humour and a little bit of heartache, and it is just as enjoyable as the previous books. Also, this one doesn't end in a cliffhanger (finally!), so I can relax a bit before moving onto the next book.
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- Carol Baker
- 09-02-19
Adventure
Yet again another good listen a story which keeps the suspense going right to the end. Looking forward to the next listen
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- Bugi344
- 01-07-17
brilliant, thanks audible
just brilliant, the skandian battle very visual in my minds eye takes you back to ancient and simpler times.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-08-22
Wonderful story, shame about the music
We loved the story and guessing what might happen next. The performance is fantastic with great voice characterisation and no confusion over who was who. The only negative was the music between chapters - too loud and frequently inappropriate for the point in the story which broke the tension between chapters. Overall though a really exciting and brilliantly read story :-)
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- Natalie Slayman
- 24-02-22
Amazing again!!!
Love the idea of different county styles for the books in rangers apprentice world
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- Anonymous User
- 20-07-20
Phenomenal Writing and Story with a Relaxing Voice
Same as the above description. Love this series with a burning passion. Trust the Cloak!
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- Kindle Customer
- 23-03-17
5 stars
Love this series! The kids and I are listening to them in the car on the school run. Just straight adventure with well developed, likeable characters.
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- Bruce
- 02-07-12
Enjoyable
Just as good as the first book. Definitely aimed at the "young adult" market but enjoyed it nonetheless.
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- Keith
- 29-04-12
Keiths review
'Hooked on this series and enjoying each new adventure and the characters within asthe plot unfolds.
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- Josie
- 16-01-12
It was good, but.......
What made the experience of listening to Oakleaf Bearers the most enjoyable?
I have enjoyed this series immensely and took this book almost as a reflex action. I enjoyed the story, but found it a bit too drawn out. As usual the action got me in, to listen to each bow shot and clang of armor was fun and entertaining. William Zappa did his usual best when reading this tale. I shall look forward to the next book, despite my slight disappointment in this one. it is still a good read.
What did you like best about this story?
I like the continuing story of Will and Holt, of their adventures in other lands as well as their own. Although just a bit labored the story does jog along fairly well, and with Horace as a sidekick as well as princess Cassandra, plus the Skandians kept it going.
What about William Zappa’s performance did you like?
William Zappa is a really good choice to narrate this tale, he can change the accents and not forget who is speaking, all in all it is a good job done.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Bold and exciting in the old fashion way.
Any additional comments?
The story could have either been a little shorter, or something added to fill in the spaces of music between chapters. I find that in this book, the music after the chapter is announced a bit off putting, I was never sure if I was beginning or ending a chapter, but otherwise no other comments.