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The Runaway King - (The Ascendance) by Jennifer A Nielsen (Paperback)

The Runaway King - (The Ascendance) by  Jennifer A Nielsen (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Young King Jaron has taken the throne of Carthya, but after enemies attempt to assassinate him, and a neighboring kingdom threatens invasion, he finds that he has no friends in the palace, not even his bride-to-be, princess Amarinda--and his regents think it would be better for Carthya if he just disappeared again.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction. A king gone missing. Who will survive? Find out in the thrilling sequel to Jennifer A. Nielsen's <i>New York Times</i> bestselling blockbuster <i>The False Prince</i>!<p></p>Just weeks after Jaron has taken the throne, an assassination attempt forces him into a deadly situation. Rumors of a coming war are winding their way between the castle walls, and Jaron feels the pressure quietly mounting within Carthya. Soon, it becomes clear that deserting the kingdom may be his only hope of saving it. But the further Jaron is forced to run from his identity, the more he wonders if it is possible to go too far. Will he ever be able to return home again? Or will he have to sacrifice his own life in order to save his kingdom?The stunning second installment of The Ascendance Series takes readers on a roller coaster ride of treason and murder, thrills and peril, as they journey with the Runaway King.<b>And don't miss the highly anticipated fourth book in the series, <i>The Captive Kingdom</i>, coming October 2020!</b><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Praise for <i>The False Prince</i>: A <i>New York Times</i> Notable Children's BookA <i>Publishers Weekly</i> Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Children's Book SelectionWinner of the Cybils Award for Middle-Grade Fantasy & Science FictionA page-turner. -- <i>New York Times Book Review</i>Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel. -- <i>Wall Street Journal</i>A swashbuckling origin story . . . chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys. -- <i>Los Angeles Times</i>An impressive, promising story. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred reviewRuthless ambition, fierce action and plotting, complex characters, and lots of sword play keep pages flipping. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense. -- <i>The Horn Book</i>Praise for <i>The Runaway King</i>: High adventure abounds with nail-biting drama. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>Nielsen tells an exciting, breakneck tale. . . . -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up. -- <i>School Library Journal</i>As jammed with action and violent swordplay as its predecessor. -- <i>Booklist</i>A great read. -- <i>The Horn Book</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Jennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the <i>New York Times</i> and <i>USA Today</i> bestselling Ascendance Series: <i>The False Prince</i>, <i>The Runaway King</i>, and <i>The Shadow Throne</i>. She also wrote the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy: <i>Mark of the Thief</i>, <i>Rise of the Wolf</i>, and <i>Wrath of the Storm</i>; the stand-alone fantasy <i>The Scourge</i>; the historical thrillers <i>A Night Divided</i>, <i>Resistance</i>, and <i>Words on Fire</i>; the second book in the Horizon series, <i>Deadzone</i>; Book Six of the Infinity Ring series, <i>Behind Enemy Lines</i>; and The Traitor's Game series: <i>The Traitor's Game</i>, <i>The Deceiver's Heart</i>, and <i>The Warrior's Curse</i>. Jennifer lives in northern Utah with her husband, their children, and a perpetually muddy dog.

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