the runaway king the ascendance series book 2

'As jammed with action and violent swordplay as its predecessor. 'A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up.' - School Library Journal 'Nielsen tells an exciting, breakneck tale.' - Publishers Weekly 'High adventure abounds with nail-biting drama.' - Kirkus Reviews A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.' - The Horn Book 'Ruthless ambition, fierce action and plotting, complex characters, and lots of sword play keep pages flipping.' - Kirkus Reviews 'An impressive, promising story.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys.' - Los Angeles Times Rumors of a coming war are winding their way between the castle walls, and Jaron feels the pressure quietly mounting within. Nielsen's New York Times bestselling blockbuster The False Prince Just weeks after Jaron has taken the throne, an assassination attempt forces him into a deadly situation. '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 Find out in the thrilling sequel to Jennifer A. 'A page-turner.' - New York Times Book Review Winner of the Cybils Award for Middle-Grade Fantasy & Science Fiction

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!Īnd don't miss the highly anticipated fourth book in the series, The Captive Kingdom, coming October 2020!Ī Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearĪ Chicago Public Library 'Best of the Best' Children's Book SelectionĪ Chicago Public Library 'Children's Books for Year-Round Gift Giving' Selection Will he ever be able to return home again? Or will he have to sacrifice his own life in order to save his kingdom? But the further Jaron is forced to run from his identity, the more he wonders if it is possible to go too far. Soon, it becomes clear that deserting the kingdom may be his only hope of saving it. Rumors of a coming war are winding their way between the castle walls, and Jaron feels the pressure quietly mounting within Carthya. Just weeks after Jaron has taken the throne, an assassination attempt forces him into a deadly situation. Nielsen's New York Times bestselling blockbuster The False Prince! Who will survive? Find out in the thrilling sequel to Jennifer A. A kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction.

The runaway king the ascendance series book 2