{"product_id":"9780545284189","title":"The Shadow Throne (The Ascendance Series, Book 3)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shadow Throne (The Ascendance Series, Book 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Jennifer A. Nielsen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      Jennifer A. Nielsen takes readers on an extraordinary journey with the False Prince in this third installment of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ascendance Series.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWar has come to Carthya. It knocks at every door and window in the land. And when Jaron learns that King Vargan of Avenia has kidnapped Imogen in a plot to bring Carthya to its knees, Jaron knows it is up to him to embark on a daring rescue mission. But everything that can go wrong does.His friends are flung far and wide across Carthya and its neighboring lands. In a last-ditch effort to stave off what looks to be a devastating loss for the kingdom, Jaron undertakes what may be his last journey to save everything and everyone he loves. But even with his lightning-quick wit, Jaron cannot forestall the terrible danger that descends on him and his country. Along the way, will he lose what matters most? And in the end, who will sit on Carthya's throne?\u003cb\u003eAnd don't miss the highly anticipated fourth book in the series, \u003ci\u003eThe Captive Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e, coming October 2020!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      Praise for the Ascendance Series:A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's BookA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library \"Best of the Best\" Children's Book SelectionWinner of the Cybils Award for Middle-Grade Fantasy \u0026amp; Science Fiction\"A page-turner.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\"Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel.\" -- \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"A swashbuckling origin story . . . chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\"An impressive, promising story.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Ruthless ambition, fierce action and plotting, complex characters, and lots of sword play keep pages flipping.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\"A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for the Ascendance Series:A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's BookA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library \"Best of the Best\" Children's Book SelectionWinner of the Cybils Award for Middle-Grade Fantasy \u0026amp; Science Fiction\"A page-turner.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\"Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel.\" -- \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"A swashbuckling origin story . . . chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\"An impressive, promising story.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Ruthless ambition, fierce action and plotting, complex characters, and lots of sword play keep pages flipping.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\"A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780545284189\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Scholastic Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40790187409614,"sku":"9780545284189","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_f40cdff7-4fa0-4e55-9d77-da5d5ef3b851.jpg?v=1644528750","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780545284189","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}