The Shattered Castle (The Ascendance Series, Book 5)
Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338275926 Paperback
368 Pages | 5.276" x 7.559" | Ages 8 to 12
Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338275902 Hardcover
368 Pages | 5.748" x 8.532" | Ages 8 to 12
Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338275919 Ebook
368 Pages | Ages 8 to 12
Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen brings her signature twists and high-stakes action to the fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling Ascendance Series!
King Jaron has outwitted the Prozarians and returned to his own kingdom with one secret in his pocket that not even his friends know about. He's hoping that secret will help him finally bring stability to Carthya.
But a surprise attack on his own land — on the castle itself — reminds Jaron that nothing is easy. The Prozarian Monarch threatens to crumble Jaron's entire kingdom. And that's not the only thing in danger: With old enemies and new rumors circling around him, even Jaron's relationship with Imogen is uncertain.
This former False Prince will need his best tricks and many allies at his side to hold Carthya together.
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 fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up." — School Library Journal
"Gripping." — Kirkus Reviews
"Should appeal to fans of... Suzanne Collins... [A] surefire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense." — The Horn Book