In Skandia, there is only one way to become a warrior. Boys are chosen for
teams called brotherbands and must endure three months of gruelling training in
seamanship, weapons and battle tactics. It's brotherband against brotherband,
fighting it out in a series of challenges. There can be only one winner. When
Hal Mikkelson finds himself the unwilling leader of a brotherband made up of
outcasts, he must step up to the challenge. The Heron brotherband might not have
the strength and numbers of the other two teams, but with inventiveness,
ingenuity and courage on their side, they might just surprise everyone.
Author Biography
John Flanagan is the author of the Ranger's Apprentice adventure series.