The Lost Stories
#11 of 11 in Rangers Apprentice Series
on Goodreads (36,251)
What’s inside...
The Lost Stories is a collection of tales that fill in the gaps between John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series. Following characters we've come to love, the book delves into previously unexplored times in their lives, answering questions that readers have long wondered about. Unconfirmed accounts of a group of Araluen warriors - tales of adventure, battle, and triumph over evil - have spread for centuries throughout the known world. Most notable is a clan shrouded in mystery, phantom warriors known as the Rangers. Two names pass the lips of every storyteller: Halt, and his apprentice, Will. They and their comrades in arms are said to have traveled throughout the kingdom and beyond its borders, protecting those who needed it most. If true, these rumors can be only part of the story. Only now, centuries after these men and women walked the earth, do we have confirmation of their existence. Behold The Lost Stories, Book 11 in the Ranger's Apprentice epic.
Character compass
Will Treaty
Alyss Mainwaring
Horace Altman
Princess Cassandra (Evanlyn)
Halt O'carrick
Gilan
Evanlyn
Tug
Jennifer Dalby
Discussion points
What do you think motivates the characters to go on their adventures in 'The Lost Stories'?
How do the characters change throughout the book, and what causes these changes?
If you were in the story, what would you have done differently and why?
Which story was your favorite and what lesson did you learn from it?
How do the themes of friendship and bravery show up in the book, and why are they important?
Tip: Role play these questions
Create a comfortable and quiet reading space to discuss 'The Lost Stories' with your child.
Allow your child to express their thoughts and connect the stories to their own experiences.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or different choices the characters could have made.
Discuss the importance of the themes in the book and relate them to real-life situations your child might face.
Praise your child for their insights and remind them how these lessons can be applied in everyday life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout 'The Lost Stories', characters must collaborate to overcome challenges, demonstrating that working together can achieve greater results than working alone.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in sports, learning how to cooperate and value each team member's contributions.
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of adversity
Explanation: The protagonists often face seemingly insurmountable obstacles but they show bravery and resolve, teaching readers to be courageous.
Real-World Application: Kids can embrace this lesson by facing their own fears, whether it’s trying out for a school play, standing up to a bully, or tackling a difficult subject at school.
Example Lesson: The significance of honesty
Explanation: Characters in the book who are honest tend to succeed, highlighting honesty as a crucial virtue.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of truthfulness in their daily interactions, understanding that being honest builds trust and strengthens relationships.
Example Lesson: Perseverance leads to success
Explanation: The characters often encounter setbacks, yet their determination to persevere is key to their ultimate success, illustrating the importance of not giving up.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to keep trying in their endeavors, be it learning a new skill or improving in a sport, even when progress seems slow.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: Several characters make mistakes but use them as learning opportunities, which ultimately contribute to their growth and success.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to view their own mistakes as chances for growth and to not be discouraged by them, promoting a healthy perspective on learning and development.