Sometimes a weekend calls for an escape--an escape to a land that doesn't exist, except between the pages of a good book! In The False Prince, the citizens of the imaginary land of Carthya are on the brink of civil war, with the royal family missing—reportedly poisoned. Fifteen-year-old orphan Sage finds himself, along with three other orphan boys, purchased by Master Connor. The plan unfolds, revealing Connor’s purpose—to use one of the orphans to pretend to be the prince in order to capture the throne (along with the wealth and power that goes with it.) In this medieval fantasy, nothing is as it seems—and while the final plot twist may be predictable, the relationships and events that lead to it make this book worth a read for fans of fantasy.
The False Prince is the first of The Ascendance Trilogy, followed by The Runaway King and The Shadow Throne. This book will appeal to middle grade readers who like a comfortable adventure story—there is little controversial content, and the characters will feel familiar. The tale is one that’s been told throughout history—hidden royalty, acting as deus ex machina in the final chapters.
Nielsen, J. A. (2012). The false prince. New York, NY: Scholastic Press.
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