Comments on: Top 100 Children’s Novels #69:The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan

By: Louise

Louise — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:50:01 +0000

OK, now I’m just embarrassed. I saw this series in a bookstore and without even bothering to read the back cover immediately dismissed it as a knock-off of Lord of the Rings (which, given the “Ranger” right in the title, and the long hooded cloaks, isn’t THAT unreasonable a guess, but still). Now I’m going to have to read them just because I’m so sheepish!

By: Sondy

Sondy — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:34:31 +0000

A fellow librarian had recommended the audio version of this book, and then I saw it come up on the list with my insider knowledge. So I chose it when I finished my last audio. So far, I’m finding it rather predictable, and there are “familiar themes.” But it’s still good. I’m going to keep going. That’s fun knowing the background. (I’m also kind of glad to hear Will and Horace will make up.)

By: David Ziegler

David Ziegler — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:19:41 +0000

Hooray! I voted for this last time too, and am very pleased to see it this high. It’s been very popular at the public library where I worked. Thanks for including the Washington Post interview, which I’d missed. I think it’s important to have books that appeal to boys in top 100 lists like this. FYI: Flanagan’s newest series is the Brotherband Chronicles. So far there are two: The Outcasts (2011) and the recently released The Invaders (2012).

By: ChrisinNY

ChrisinNY — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:53:33 +0000

Wow I have never even heard of this one. Hmm will keep on my informal reluctant reader list.