The Captive Kingdom (The Ascendance Series, Book 4)
Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338551112 Paperback
400 Pages | Ages 8 to 12
Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338551082 Hardcover
384 Pages | 5.815" x 8.518" | Ages 8 to 12
Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338551105 Ebook
384 Pages | Ages 8 to 12
Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen marks a return to the world of her beloved New York Times bestseller The False Prince in this highly anticipated fourth book of the Ascendance Series!In a peaceful Carthya, Jaron leads as the Ascendant King with Imogen beside him — but the peace he fought so long for is not destined to last. On a routine sea voyage, Jaron's ship is brutally attacked, and he is taken hostage. The mysterious captors and their leader, Jane Strick, accuse Jaron of unthinkable acts. They are also in possession of some shocking items — including the crown and sword that belonged to Jaron's older brother, Darius. The items unearth a past Jaron thought he had put behind him.Though it seems impossible, Jaron must consider: Could Darius be alive? And what does Strick want from Jaron? Against his will, Jaron will be pulled back into a fight for the throne — and a battle to save his kingdom. Return to Carthya to uncover new secrets, high-stakes action, and Jennifer A. Nielsen's signature breathtaking twists.
Raves & reviews:
Praise for the Ascendance Series:
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
A Cybils Award Winner* "An impressive, promising story." — Publishers Weekly, starred review"[A] pageturner." — The 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." — The Wall Street Journal"A swashbuckling origin story... chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys." — Los Angeles Times
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
A Cybils Award Winner* "An impressive, promising story." — Publishers Weekly, starred review"[A] pageturner." — The 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." — The Wall Street Journal"A swashbuckling origin story... chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys." — Los Angeles Times