The Outcasts
The Outcasts by John Flanagan, published by Corgi Yearling in 2012, is the first installment in the Brotherband series. This edition, written in English and spanning 452 pages, introduces readers to a world where boys are selected for teams known as Brotherbands. These teams must undergo rigorous challenges at sea, where Hal, the reluctant leader of a group of outcasts, navigates the trials of competition against other bands.
In this action-packed narrative, the outcast boys, despite their smaller stature, demonstrate remarkable skill and bravery as they face the treacherous waters and fierce rivalries. The story explores themes of friendship and perseverance, as the boys strive to prove themselves in a high-stakes race where only one team can emerge victorious. Readers will find a blend of adventure and emotional depth as they follow Hal and his companions on their journey.
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The Outcasts is the first book in the Brotherband series, from the author of the internationally bestselling Ranger’s Apprentice.
There is only one way to become a warrior.
Boys are chosen for teams called Brotherbands and must endure months of gruelling battles in the treacherous sea. Hal finds himself the unwilling leader of a band of outcasts, the boys that no one wants. They are small and wiry but what they lack in size, they make up with skill and courage. Now they must battle against the other bands in the ultimate race where there can only be one winner.
The icy waters make the sea a dangerous playing field. Especially when – for some – this is anything but a game . . .
Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series and Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series.
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