The Ranger's Apprentice books take place in a fantastical world that just happens to look a lot like medieval England. Neighboring countries are typically portrayed in a negative fashion. (Though there does seem to be some affinity towards the Scandinavian vikings.) Book 5 is essentially the first of a two part story. Will becomes a ranger and gets his first assignment. On the way to the remote island, he finds a wounded dog. This dog was owned by a crook who will end up playing a grater role later on. Will uses his past experience to help prevent an invasion and make sure the local army is better prepared. Then he is called upon to perform a secret mission. He travels up north, disguised as a performer in order to figure out what is going on with sorcery and other things. He makes it up there and discovers plenty of weird things going on. Alice comes to join him in disguise also. However, she is captured. He attempts to rescue her, and the book ends in a cliffhanger.
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