Book Series · 5 Books
In order from The False Prince to The Shattered Castle.
The Ascendance series is a set of 5 chapter books by Jennifer A. Nielsen, published between 2013 and 2021. Written for ages 8–13, most books run about 340 pages.
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
5 books · Published 2013–2021
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
A king must flee his kingdom to save it from war and betrayal.
A kingdom on the brink, a daring rescue, and a throne in peril. Can Jaron save Carthya?
A king's past resurfaces as he's taken hostage, threatening his kingdom's peace.
A secret could save a kingdom, but enemies threaten from within and without.
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.
The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The Captive Kingdom is the longest book in the series at 87,810 words (400 pages).
The False Prince is the shortest at 76,775 words (342 pages).
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