{"product_id":"the-false-prince-the-ascendance-series-book-1-volume-1-9780545284141","title":"The False Prince (the Ascendance Series, Book 1): Volume 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eA modern classic by #1\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen, \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e thrills with wild twists and turns, danger and deceit, and the revelation of hidden identities that will have readers rushing breathlessly to the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a discontented kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman of the court, devises a cunning plan to find an impersonator of the king's long-lost son and install him as a puppet prince. Four orphans are recruited to compete for the role, including a defiant boy named Sage. Sage knows that Conner's motives are more than questionable, yet his life balances on a sword's point -- he must be chosen to play the prince or he will certainly be killed. But Sage's rivals have their own agendas as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Sage moves from a rundown orphanage to Conner's sumptuous palace, layer upon layer of treachery and deceit unfold, until finally, a truth is revealed that, in the end, may very well prove more dangerous than all of the lies taken together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the book that started it all! #1 \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen weaves a thrilling tale of grand adventure, intrigue, and treason packed with battles of wits and wills in this rollercoaster of a read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ascendance Series: \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Throne\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Captive Kingdom, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Shattered Castle\u003c\/i\u003e. She also wrote the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequels; the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy; \u003ci\u003eThe Scourge\u003c\/i\u003e; and the critically acclaimed historical thrillers \u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eResistance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWords on Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRescue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLines of Courage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIceberg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eUprising\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOne Wrong Step\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Free State of Jax\u003c\/i\u003e. Jennifer collects old books, loves good theater, and thinks that a quiet afternoon in the mountains makes for a nearly perfect moment. She lives in northern Utah with her family, and is probably sneaking in a bite of dark chocolate right now. You can visit her online at jennielsen.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @nielsenwriter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50579661193490,"sku":"9780545284141","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7439301d-f5c5-494e-8408-30d2b710fc31.jpg?v=1746627694","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-false-prince-the-ascendance-series-book-1-volume-1-9780545284141","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}