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Rangers Apprentice

Rangers Apprentice is a series written by Australian author John Flanagan. The first novel in the series, The Ruins of Gorlan, was released in Australia on 1 November 2004. The books were initially released in Australia and New Zealand, though have since been released in 14 other countries. The series follows the adventures of Will, an orphan who is chosen as an apprentice Ranger, one of the skilled trackers, archers and warriors in the service of the King of Araluen. Will strives to keep the Kingdom of Araluen safe from invaders, traitors, and threats. He is joined on his adventures by his mentor Halt and his best friend Horace.

The series originally consisted of twelve books, with the eleventh book being a collection of short stories and the twelfth being a follow-up novel set 16 years later. A prequel series, Ranger's Apprentice: The Early Years, has released two titles, the first in 2015 and the second in 2016. A spin-off series, Brotherband, which is set in the same universe, though with new characters, started in 2011. The eighth book in the Brotherband series came out in October 2019. In 2018 the twelfth book of the Ranger's Apprentice series was renamed and made the first book in a sequel series, Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger.

The series has sold over three million copies. The series was originally twenty short stories Flanagan wrote for his son to get him interested in reading.
The teacher : Who here likes Rangers Apprentice?
The students : Says "MEEEE!!! " googolplex times louder than lightning
The teacher : Becomes death
Alien 1 : Did you hear something?
Alien 2 : Yes. What was that?
by Horace Altman January 28, 2023
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womb ranger

Mom who can't let go, maintains a Stalin-like rule upon all things that have exited from her womb.
Going underground, my mom has gone all Womb Ranger on me and is screening my texts.
by Julie the Wife July 29, 2012
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Walmart Rangers

Those Rural or Suburban Shoppers who show up in anything at night and act outrageously at all night Walmart Stores
Those people who fight or dress crazy late at night at Walmart are Walmart Rangers
by Jagermeister February 23, 2025
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Rod Rangers

Two chicks that have slept with the same guy are rod rangers
Nikki and Tina are rod rangers
by Bradley2007 October 6, 2021
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