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The Lost Stories (Ranger's Apprentice, #11)

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by John Flanagan

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In this book it says Halt has a Hibernian accent, and I was wondering: what country is represented by Hibernia? And what kind of accent would said country have?
Erudessa Aranduriel Hibernia represents Ireland (Hibernia is actually an old name for said country) and I believe the accent Mr. Flanagan was imagining was the Irish acce…moreHibernia represents Ireland (Hibernia is actually an old name for said country) and I believe the accent Mr. Flanagan was imagining was the Irish accent.(less)
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Is it ok to read book 12 first?
Mary Herceg Yes, if you want to. Or you can read only a few chapters of Book 11 - the ones that interest you most.

Book 11 consists of several stand-alone short s…moreYes, if you want to. Or you can read only a few chapters of Book 11 - the ones that interest you most.

Book 11 consists of several stand-alone short stories that can be read individually, and many fans don't like it as much as the rest of the series. (Personally, I enjoy some of the stories much more than others.) A couple of the stories provide background for Book 12, and others happen during the previous books of the series. But you wouldn't miss too many essential events - unless you count a couple of weddings. (less)
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Is it important to read 11?
Nirkatze If you like the other books in the series, it is a nice little collection. The author says in his introduction that most of the stories were inspired …moreIf you like the other books in the series, it is a nice little collection. The author says in his introduction that most of the stories were inspired by questions readers had sent him. It answers the questions like: Who was Halt's Ranger Mentor? What did Gilan do when Halt & Horace went to Gallica? How do Will and his new dog get along? What happens when Tug gets too old? What happens at Horace & Cassandra's wedding? What happens with Will & Alyss's relationship?

Plus, the frame story is a fun peek at the future.
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Is the any other books that expand on the paragraph were Halt is in the boat with Stig and other characters?
John I think it is the Brotherband Series by John Flanagan
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Is this book part of the series or is it more of a companion?
Lily It's part of the series now, but it is just a book of short stories for the series. …moreIt's part of the series now, but it is just a book of short stories for the series. (less)
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