The Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. Nielsen audiobook

The Shadow Throne: Book 3 of The Ascendance Trilogy

By Jennifer A. Nielsen
Read by Charlie McWade

Scholastic Inc, Scholastic Audio Books 9780545284172

The Ascendance Series: Book 3

8.87 Hours Unabridged
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    ISBN: 9780545640077

Jennifer A. Nielsen takes readers on an extraordinary journey with the False Prince in this third installment of the New York Times 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!

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Jennifer A. Nielsen takes readers on an extraordinary journey with the False Prince in this third installment of the New York Times 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!

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

A NEW YORK TIMES Notable Children's BookA PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best" Children's Book SelectionA Chicago Public Library "Children's Books for Year-Round Gift Giving" SelectionWinner of the Cybils Award for Middle-Grade Fantasy & Science Fiction
A page-turner. THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel. WALL STREET JOURNAL
A swashbuckling origin story . . . chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys. LOS ANGELES TIMES
An impressive, promising story. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review
Ruthless ambition, fierce action and plotting, complex characters, and lots of sword play keep pages flipping. KIRKUS
Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense. THE HORN BOOK
High adventure abounds with nail-biting drama. KIRKUS
Nielsen tells an exciting, breakneck tale. . . . PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
As jammed with action and violent swordplay as its predecessor. BOOKLIST
A great read. THE HORN BOOK

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Author

Author Bio: Jennifer A. Nielsen

Author Bio: Jennifer A. Nielsen

Jennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the USA Today bestselling Ascendance Series, as well as the bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy, a stand-alone fantasy The Scourge, historical thrillers, and contributions to the Horizon series, the Infinity Ring series, and The Traitor’s Game series.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Fiction/Fantasy
Runtime: 8.87
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English