{"product_id":"9780545497695","title":"The Runaway King (The Ascendance Series, Book 2)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Runaway King (The Ascendance Series, Book 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Jennifer A. Nielsen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      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 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling blockbuster \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJust 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! \u003cb\u003eAnd don't miss the highly anticipated fourth book in the series, The Captive Kingdom, coming October 2020!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      Praise for THE FALSE PRINCE\"This kickoff to her new Ascendance Trilogy is a swashbuckling origin story . . . Sage is a quick wit, and Nielsen showcases it with terrific dialogue . . . chock full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys.\" --LOS ANGELES TIMES\"[A]n impressive, promising story with some expertly executed twists.\" --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review\"[A] well-crafted tale . . . Ruthless ambition, fierce action and plotting, complex characters, and lots of sword play and hidden passages keep pages flipping.\" --KIRKUS REVIEWS\"[A] surefire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.\" --THE HORN BOOK\"THE FALSE PRINCE is a gracefully written fantasy that flows from beginning to end without a hitch. . . . In addition to dynamic characters, Jennifer Nielsen has created a plot with twists and turns in all the right places.\" --DESERET NEWS     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for THE FALSE PRINCE\"This kickoff to her new Ascendance Trilogy is a swashbuckling origin story . . . Sage is a quick wit, and Nielsen showcases it with terrific dialogue . . . chock full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys.\" --LOS ANGELES TIMES\"[A]n impressive, promising story with some expertly executed twists.\" --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review\"[A] well-crafted tale . . . Ruthless ambition, fierce action and plotting, complex characters, and lots of sword play and hidden passages keep pages flipping.\" --KIRKUS REVIEWS\"[A] surefire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.\" --THE HORN BOOK\"THE FALSE PRINCE is a gracefully written fantasy that flows from beginning to end without a hitch. . . . In addition to dynamic characters, Jennifer Nielsen has created a plot with twists and turns in all the right places.\" --DESERET NEWS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780545497695\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Scholastic Inc.","offers":[{"title":"CD-Audio","offer_id":40790052274382,"sku":"9780545497695","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780545497695","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}