Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 1: The Tournament at Gorlan
Random House Australia 2015
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 6th grade and up · ages 11+
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Genre
Themes
- Friendship and loyalty
- Duty and honor
- Courage and resilience
- Leadership and reform
- Resistance to tyranny
- Political intrigue and deception
- Mentorship and camaraderie
- Justice versus loyalty to authority
About this book
In this prequel to Ranger’s Apprentice, young Rangers Halt and Crowley uncover Baron Morgarath’s plot to seize power while King Oswald fades and rumors swirl about Prince Duncan. To stop a brewing coup and restore order, they must track down the true heir, expose deception at court, and rally a scattered, demoralized Ranger Corps—culminating in high-stakes intrigue at the Tournament at Gorlan.
Setting: The medieval-inspired Kingdom of Araluen, centering on Castle Gorlan, northern fiefs, and forests across the realm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 1: The Tournament at Gorlan right for my child?
Yes — Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 1: The Tournament at Gorlan is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6.9, which is typical for 6th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 11+ (6th grade and up). Themes include Friendship and loyalty, Duty and honor, Courage and resilience.
How long does it take to read Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 1: The Tournament at Gorlan?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 1: The Tournament at Gorlan takes around 10h to finish. The book has 109,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 1: The Tournament at Gorlan have an AR quiz?
Yes — Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 1: The Tournament at Gorlan has an AR quiz available, worth 17 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 1: The Tournament at Gorlan?
Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 1: The Tournament at Gorlan has an AR reading level of 6.9, which places it at a 6th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.