The Battle of Hackham Heath

The Battle of Hackham Heath is a 2016 young adult fantasy novel by Australian author John Flanagan.
It is the second novel in the Ranger's Apprentice: The Early Years series. It was first released in Australia on 31 October 2016, and in the United States on 29 November 2016. The series serves as a prequel to the Ranger's Apprentice series.

Critical reception

Reviewing the novel for The Children's Book Council of Australia Jane Campbell noted: "As with any quest, there is plenty of action and adventure, and it is easy to see why John Flanagan’s books are so popular."