The Outcasts (Brotherband Book 1)
John Flanagan
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.
Reviews
I like this fiction book because it is very adventurous and fun. I love books like this and I think it is great. My favourite person was Hal because he is very cool! I would recommend it to any one who likes lots of adventure.
Master Flash Racoon 22.08.2021
This book is surprisingly good as I had never heard of it before I saw it on the shelf in the library. It is the story of a boy, who is an outcast in his village, and the training he and his friends go through to become warriors. It is set in the viking time period.
Anonymous 13.08.2014
