The Shadow Throne
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014 · Est. 11 hour read

The Shadow Throne

By Jennifer A. Nielsen

Part of the Ascendance series

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

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321 pages· 78,031 words· Est. 11 hour read
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In a land besieged by war, Jaron faces his greatest challenge yet. With King Vargan's forces threatening Carthya and Imogen kidnapped, Jaron must embark on a perilous rescue mission. As his friends are scattered and danger looms, Jaron's quick wit may not be enough to save his kingdom. Will he lose everything he holds dear, and who will ultimately claim the throne? Dive into this gripping tale of courage and sacrifice, where every decision could mean the difference between victory and ruin.

From the publisher

Jennifer A. Nielsen takes readers on an extraordinary journey with the False Prince in this third installment of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Ascendance Series.War has come to Carthya. It knocks at every door and window in the land. And when Jaron learns that King Vargan of Avenia has kidnapped Imogen in a plot to bring Carthya to its knees, Jaron knows it is up to him to embark on a daring rescue mission. But everything that can go wrong does. His friends are flung far and wide across Carthya and its neighboring lands. In a last-ditch effort to stave off what looks to be a devastating loss for the kingdom, Jaron undertakes what may be his last journey to save everything and everyone he loves. But even with his lightning-quick wit, Jaron cannot forestall the terrible danger that descends on him and his country. Along the way, will he lose what matters most? And in the end, who will sit on Carthya’s throne? And don’t miss the highly anticipated fourth book in the series, The Captive Kingdom, coming October 2020!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
321
Words
78,031
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
810L
Themes & topics
Books about warBooks about rescues and rescuingBooks about kings and rulersBooks about coming of ageBooks about rescues
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~S
AR points
12
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
164857
Publication
Published
January 27, 2015
First published
February 25, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545284189

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