A rogue band of outlaws has been terrorizing five of the six regions of Hibernia, burning villages, killing farmers, and spreading mistrust for the ruling royalty. Then, by posing as a religious cult, they pretend to scare off these roving marauders (their own members in disguise) to gain the people's trust in their fake god. Their charismatic leader, Tennyson, is a silver-tongued orator and his influence and reputation is spreading quickly. In order for his religious followers to 'protect' a region, the inhabitants must give over their gold, jewels, and other valuables. There's only one region of Hibernia left for him to conquer: Clonmel, and then he will control the entire country. The King's head ranger, Halt, observes this treachery in his homeland and sends for former apprentices Will and Horace to help him figure out a way to turn the tide of public opinion against these white-robed bandits. But before they can solve Hibernia's dilemma, Halt has some unfinished family business to take care of as well...This installment in the popular Ranger's Apprentice series follows the same familiar formula as past volumes, but author John Flanagan always manages to make each one fresh and interesting. Lots of action and adventure, plus some good-humored fun, makes The Kings of Clonmel another exciting read, and worth every minute spent inside the pages of the story. Every American edition in this book series is available at Stone MS Library. They are suitable for fifth grade and older.
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