Ranger's Apprentice 4: Oakleaf Bearers--------------------------------------------------Will, sometimes an enemy must become an ally. Your friend and ally,Evanlyn, has been taken captive by a mysterious horseman. Your attemptsto rescue her lead you into the territory of a fearsome new enemy whoplan to conquer all. Now, you must unite with old rivals to vanquishthis greater threat. But can the fragile truce survive the battle?--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: John Flanagan began his working life in advertisingbefore moving to freelance writing and script editing. He has writtenTV jingles and comedy-drama for television, and is one of Australia'smore prolific TV writers. John wrote the first book in the Ranger'sApprentice series to encourage his twelve-year-old son to enjoy reading.Michael was a small boy, and all his friends were bigger and strongerthat he was. John wanted to show him that reading was fun, and heroesweren't necessarily big and muscular. Now in his mid-twenties, Michaelis six feet tall, broad-shouldered and powerful - but he still lovesthe Ranger's Apprentice. John lives in the beachside Sydney suburbof Manly.