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344 pp.
| Scholastic |
April, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-545-28413-4$17.99
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4-6Ascendance series.
The royal family of Carthya has been poisoned, and among the various regents jockeying for the throne, Conner has the most ingeniously devious plan: to train four orphans, briefly and intensely, in all things royal, then choose one to impersonate the long-lost, presumed dead younger prince. The book's brisk pacing underscores the sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.
Reviewer: Jonathan Hunt
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2012