The Caldera (The Brotherband Chronicles) Hardcover – Illustrated, November 21, 2017

I've read the entire series and have enjoyed the first 5 books so much that I must have read them a dozen times each. Maybe it's my expectations or anticipation made this one a bit of a disappointment. Now, this is not to say that I didn't like the book but I just felt the style was slightly different than what I had gotten accustomed to. It felt like this story was told in a bit of a rush and I felt the there wasn't as much character insight as before. Without going into spoilers, I still say this is a great series and a fitting chapter in the saga, but I personally thought that this was a touch behind the first books.Now, let me read it again and see what I think! :)Read it a second time and wanted to comment that the short story after the book about Maddie is exactly what I felt was missing. The pace was a bit slower so there was a bit more insight to the character's inner thought.I still absolutely enjoyed the book, the 4/5 is just to show that out of all of them, I felt this one was paced a bit differently.

Very good book, I wish they would do a story with Halt, Will, Horace and Hal and Stig.

Mr. Flanagan has again woven a tale of compelling intrigue and sentiment. The Brotherband is drawn into a rescue operation at the behest of Stig's long lost missing Father and the pirate and adventures Hal and the others encounter will keep you rocking from chapter to chapter like the rolling of the Heron on the sea. Don't miss the short story at the end of the book, it is pretty good, too.

This book covers more of the world, but disguises it as usual. We travel Byzantium and get to meet a young Constantine. We also get to know Stig's dad. This series continues to amaze how the settings and characters are from history, but tweaked just enough you realize it is fiction. I look forward to the next in the series!

I thoroughly enjoy the journeys John Flanagan takes his readers on as virtual crew members of the Heron. I read them to be able ro book talk them with my students and because I love Mr Flanagan’s writing style and imagination. I look forward to each book, and his narrator, (I buy his titles as audio books is the best of the best! The only negative is I wish J F could write faster!

Another great story, however, I am disappointed that the previous story was barely mention and we didn't get enough character development of other characters.

I started reading the Rangers Apprentice stories with my son years ago and then followed with the Brotherband Chronicles. Here's another tale of youngsters being called upon to save the day (and a prince). Sig's father is featured in this story and needs a favor from his son and the crew. Very well done.

Like all of Flannagans works, it was a satisfying read. Action, courage, personal growth, and the kind of humor you’d expect to be accompanied by a clarinet or bassoon.

Hal and his crew of 16yrs olds along with an old warrior Thorn and a young girl Lydia, not forgetting Kloof the dog had been in many dangerous missions, they were now home and the Heron was beached for repairs, Stig's father turns up, he abandoned Stig and his mother many years ago, he comes to ask for their help, the empress in Byzantos had her son Constantus 14yrs kidnapped, Stig's father Olaf was blamed and had to get him back, he had been taken by Myrgos, a pirateAs they start looking they agree to join a convoy going in their direction, they expected river pirates, they were arrested along with Olaf in Byzantos but break free, they heard Myrgos had a base on Caldera a volcanic island, the adventure continues as they avoid a sea battle with Mygos but knowing he was at sea they headed for his base to rescue the boy, this would be more difficult than they thoughtExcellent series of books

A good read i look forward to the next one

A fantastic read continuing the adventures of the brother band cannot wait to see what happens next

We love this series of books, both I and the 13year old have read them all. We like the action and the references to the real world.

like nearly all books written within the rangers apprentice/brotherband universe, this book doesnt disappoint. If you've read previous brotherband books this is a great story to continue the series, which is an understatement considering the quality of flanagans writing. if you havent read the previous books in the series i suggest you go and read from the beginning of the series.