• The Outcasts

  • Brotherband Chronicles, Book 1
  • By: John Flanagan
  • Narrated by: John Keating
  • Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,810 ratings)

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The Outcasts

By: John Flanagan
Narrated by: John Keating
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Publisher's summary

They are outcasts. Hal, Stig, and the others - they are the boys the others want no part of. Skandians, as any reader of Ranger's Apprentice could tell you, are known for their size and strength. Not these boys. Yet that doesn't mean they don't have skills. And courage - which they will need every ounce of to do battle at sea against the other bands, the Wolves and the Sharks, in the ultimate race. The icy waters make for a treacherous playing field - especially when not everyone thinks of it as playing.

John Flanagan, author of the international phenomenon Ranger's Apprentice, creates a new cast of characters to populate his world of Skandians and Araluens, a world millions of young readers and listeners around the world have come to know and admire. Full of seafaring adventures and epic battles, Book 1 of The Brotherband Chronicles is sure to thrill fans of Ranger's Apprentice while enticing a whole new generation just now discovering the books.

©2011 John Flanagan (P)2011 Penguin

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A great tale

As usual Flanagan has created a story that entertains and teaches at the same time. Bullys who wound through words and deeds, personal and interpersonal challenges (alcoholism, facing disabilities, etc) all addressed through the bonds of friendship and teamwork. Great for kids and something for adults too.

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Standard upper elementary adventure marred by glaring pronunciation issue

Not my cup of tea but tolerable and keeps the boys entertained on long drives. Writing the review to point out that the otherwise good narrator consistently pronounces ‘jarl’ with the j as in jail when even the Flanagan wikia gives the Scandinavian pronunciation of ‘yarl’. Grates on my ears every time I hear it.

Nothing offensive or inappropriate for a ten year old.

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very well done

I never read the Ranger's Apprentice series, but watched it circulate heavily in my library. I chose to start with Brotherband Chronicles as I was browsing new releases in Audible for my commute (I hook my Kindle up) and decided it was time to see what the craze was about. I have to say the storytelling was great and I look forward to downloading the next one.

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Really Great Book

What made the experience of listening to The Outcasts the most enjoyable?

I really like this book. It is different then a lot of the other "super power" books right now and it was really fun to listen to.

What did you like best about this story?

I like the humor in this story and the constant bickering between the twins

Have you listened to any of John Keating’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes and I just sat down to buy some more by this author.

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WANT MORE!

Where does The Outcasts rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It ranks in the top 3 (For my son, it's #1). I bought this audio book per the wishes of my 11 yr old son...as I was trying to get him to enjoy reading thru audio... (he hates to read).. I thought the audio book was going to be boring... BUT we both ended up LOVING it! Listening to the Narrator, John Keating, is also fun... you end up trying to say the words in the story with his accent....Loved how he said

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Outcasts?

The whole book kept you wanting to listen to it every chance you had... Love when the outcasts become winners.... We loved listening to the part where Hal and his

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Hal find's out that Thorne wasn't always a drunk and that he was a

Any additional comments?

My son and I can't wait for the next book! We wanted more ...... we checked and it's May of 2012..... uggg...

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Impressed Fan

After finishing the Rangers Apprentice series I am impressed by this entry and cant wait for the rest! You dont need to have read the Rangers Apprentice series, but they do make references.

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disapointing

i was disapointed i read online that it was about 2 brothers that were half araluen and half skandian running away on some quest not some kids that stand out going to some kind of contest sailing ships for there lives this was just disapointing i suggest if you like rangers apprentice dont get this book.

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Haha poop joke

Great book! Amazingly writen! I really enjoyed the plot and the end was great! Haha poop joke!

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Not a fan of John Keating

First of all, I love the book, however, the performance was flat. I've read the book many times on my own, but John Keating did not change his voice enough, I found myself confused who was talking, and why Karina sounded as manly as Erak, overall, great story, pretty alright narration.

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one of the best books ever

one of the best books ever ready for the next one can't wait to start listening

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