The Prince in Waiting

Written by John Christopher

Part of the Sword of the Spirits series

A young boy's world unravels, revealing hidden truths and unexpected adventures.

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272 pages· 820L· AR ~5.2

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Bookroo's summary

In a future where society's roles are rigidly defined, thirteen-year-old Luke believes in the stability of his world. But when secrets surface, his life spirals into a thrilling adventure. As warriors, dwarfs, and mutants play their parts, Luke must navigate a landscape where nothing is as it seems. Will he uncover the truth behind the spirits' predictions and the city's ancient traditions? Dive into a tale of ambition and discovery in a post-apocalyptic world where the past and future collide.

From the publisher

A thirteen-year-old’s expectations of royalty give way to adventure in the first book in the post-apocalyptic Sword of the Spirits trilogy from the author of The Tripods series. In Winchester, roles are clearly defined. Warriors fight battles every spring. Dwarfs make the swords and the shields. Grotesque mutants are the servant class. Seers interpret the wishes and predictions of the spirits. And the Prince is the ruler of the city. Thirteen-year-old Luke has no reason to suspect that any of this will change. It’s been this way for centuries…at least since the year 2000. But things are not what they seem, and soon Luke is thrown into a story of ambition and adventure in the primitive world of the future, expertly crafted by critically acclaimed Tripods author John Christopher.

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