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John Flanagan John Flanagan i(A85580 works by)
Born: Established: 1944 ;
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

In addition to being an award-winning novelist John Flanagan is the co-creator of the television series Hey Dad! (1986-1994) with Gary Reilly.

Most Referenced Works

Notes

  • Voted number 42  in the Booktopia Top 50 Favourite Australian Authors for 2018

Awards for Works

y separately published work icon The Tournament at Gorlan North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2015 8764182 2015 single work novel young adult fantasy

'Before they became the most famous Ranger in the land and the hard-working Ranger Commandant, Halt and Crowley were young friends determined to change the world.

'The scheming Baron Morgarath is drawing other power-hungry knights and barons to his banner. King Oswald is wasting away and, if gossip can be believed, Prince Duncan is causing havoc in the north.

'Halt and Crowley set out to find the prince, uncover the truth, and re-form the weakened Ranger Corps. Once-loyal Rangers are scattered across the country, and it will take determination, skill, and leadership if they're to come together as one. Can the Rangers regain the trust of the Kingdom, or will the cunning Morgarath outwit them at every turn?' (Publication summary)

2016 shortlisted Indie Awards Young Adult
y separately published work icon Scorpion Mountain North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2014 7598804 2014 single work children's fiction children's adventure

'When the worlds of Ranger's Apprentice and Brotherband cross over, action and adventure are guaranteed!

'King Duncan of Araluen has an urgent mission for Hal and the Heron Brotherband. One assassination attempt on Princess Cassandra was foiled. But the killers won't be satisfied until they have fulfilled their honour-bound duty.

'The Herons, along with Ranger Gilan, set off for Arrida. There they must track the cult of killers across the desert, and infiltrate the cult's mountain lair to find their leader – and stop him.

'But the giant assassin isn't the only threat they will face. There is a seaside battle looming, and the Herons are called upon to help an old friend of Araluen in his fight.

'Trapped in an unfamiliar land, their forces split between searing hot land and treacherous seas, can the Herons complete their mission – before the killers find their royal target?' (Publication summary)

2015 shortlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Australian Book of the Year for Older Children
y separately published work icon Slaves of Socorro North Sydney : Random House , 2014 6865384 2014 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Hal and his fellow Herons have returned home to Skandia after defeating the pirate captain Zavac and reclaiming Skandia's most prized artifact, the Andomal. With their honor restored, the Herons turn to a new mission: tracking down an old rival turned bitter enemy. Tursgud—leader of the Shark Brotherband and Hal's constant opponent—has turned from a bullying youth into a pirate and slave trader. After Tursgud captures twelve Araluen villagers to sell as slaves, the Heron crew sails into action . . . with the help of one of Araluen's finest Rangers!

'In this fourth book in the Brotherband Chronicles, a new battle unfolds as old rivalries are renewed, peace treaties are put to the test, and the action builds to a pulse-pounding finale. 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 George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire series.' (Publisher's blurb)

2014 shortlisted Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction Children's Division Best Children's Fiction
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