Book Series · 5 Books

Ascendance Books

In order from The Runaway King to The Shattered Castle.

The Runaway King
The Shadow Throne
The Captive Kingdom
The Shattered Castle
The False Prince
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Runaway King
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2013

The Runaway King

By Jennifer A. Nielsen

A king must flee his kingdom to save it from war and betrayal.

331 pages· 77,421 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
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Summary: King Jaron, newly crowned, faces an assassination attempt and looming war. With no allies, not even his betrothed, he must abandon his throne to protect Carthya. As he runs from his identity, Jaron grapples with the fear of losing everything, including his life. Can he return to save his kingdom, or will his sacrifice be in vain? Dive into a world of treason and peril in this gripping sequel, where every decision could mean life or death.
The complete set

Ascendance Series

5 books · Published 2013–2021

The Runaway King

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2013

A king must flee his kingdom to save it from war and betrayal.

The Shadow Throne
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$858

The Shadow Throne

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

A kingdom on the brink, a daring rescue, and a throne in peril. Can Jaron save Carthya?

The Captive Kingdom
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$958

The Captive Kingdom

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A king's past resurfaces as he's taken hostage, threatening his kingdom's peace.

The Shattered Castle

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

A secret could save a kingdom, but enemies threaten from within and without.

The False Prince
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$858

The False Prince

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

A young boy is taken from an orphanage and trained to impersonate a long-lost prince to prevent a war in the kingdom of Carthya

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Ascendance series?

There are 5 books in the Ascendance series. It began with The Runaway King in 2013, and the newest book, The Shattered Castle, was published in 2021.

What ages are the Ascendance books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Ascendance book is the longest?

The Captive Kingdom is the longest book in the series at 87,810 words (400 pages).

Which Ascendance book is the shortest?

The False Prince is the shortest at 76,775 words (342 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Ascendance to life.

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Jennifer A. Nielsen

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