The Runaway King (The Ascendance Series, Book 2) (Volume 2) - Couverture rigide

Nielsen, Jennifer A.

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ISBN 10 : 0545284155 ISBN 13 : 9780545284158

Editeur : Scholastic Press, 2013

Synopsis

A kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction. A king gone missing. Who will survive? Find out in the highly anticipated sequel to Jennifer A. Nielsen's blockbuster THE FALSE PRINCE! 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 Trilogy takes readers on a roller-coaster ride of treason and murder, thrills and peril, as they journey with the Runaway King!

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

Praise for The False Prince:
A New York Times Notable Children's Book

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

A Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best" Children's Book Selection

A Chicago Public Library "Children's Books for Year-Round Gift Giving" Selection

Winner of the Cybils Award for Middle-Grade Fantasy & Science Fiction
"A page-turner." -- New York Times Book Review
"Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel." -- Wall Street Journal
"A swashbuckling origin story . . . chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys." -- Los Angeles Times
"An impressive, promising story." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Ruthless ambition, fierce action and plotting, complex characters, and lots of sword play keep pages flipping." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense." -- The Horn Book
Praise for The Runaway King:
"High adventure abounds with nail-biting drama." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Nielsen tells an exciting, breakneck tale. . . ." -- Publishers Weekly
"A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up." -- School Library Journal
"As jammed with action and violent swordplay as its predecessor." -- Booklist
"A great read." -- The Horn Book

Présentation de l'éditeur :

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 Trilogy takes readers on a roller-coaster ride of treason and murder, thrills and peril, as they journey with the Runaway King!

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Scholastic Press
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0545284155
• ISBN 13: 9780545284158
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 352