Duel At Araluen by John Flanagan

Amid a coup by the Red Fox Clan, rebels seize the royal castle and trap the ruling family, forcing the kingdom’s defenders to fight on multiple fronts. Maddie, a trailblazing Ranger apprentice, relies on stealth, archery, and cunning sabotage to aid those under siege, while her mentor orchestrates a perilous plan to break the enemy’s hold from outside the walls. As traps are sprung and loyalties are tested, the struggle builds to a decisive showdown with the rebels’ ruthless leader. Strategy, courage, and resolve drive a fast-paced rescue that will shape the realm’s future.

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