The False Prince (the Ascendance Series, Book 1): Volume 1

by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Book Overview

New York Times bestseller The False Prince thrills with wild twists and turns, danger and deceit, and the revelation of hidden identities that will have readers rushing breathlessly to the end.

In a discontented kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman of the court, devises a cunning plan to find an impersonator of the king's long-lost son and install him as a puppet prince. Four orphans are...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0545284139
• ISBN13: 9780545284134
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Scholastic Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

I've read this book 8 times now

The False Prince has such lovable characters. The plot is interesting and engaging all the way through, I never got bored. It's wonderfully unpredictable. The rest of the series shares the glorious nature, and I recommend the series more than anything.

Excellent story!

I would highly recommend this book (and the rest in the series). It is extremely enjoyable; I loved the plot!

Love love love

This was great from page one. Not only great for young teens but adults as well. It was exciting without being "too much" for young readers. Good for lovers of magic or Peter pan kind of stories.

Kept me guessing!

I read so many books, that I often find new books to be too predictable. That was NOT the case with this one. Excellent writing, intriguing plot, great characters....I loved the whole trilogy. Highly recommended.

This Book is awesome

This book is awesome :D It's a kind of mystery fantasy novel and it's super cool and I love it and you should read it because it's great. 70% because of the great story and plot twists, and 30% because of the style of writing. I really love the way some characters insult each other in the most elegant ways. I almost wish I could wipe my memory just that I could have the thrill of reading it for the first time.

This is a great book that grabs your attention from the very beginning. The characters are skillfully crafted and the plot keeps you guessing. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! If you enjoy this book, don't forget to read the sequels The Runaway King and The Shadow Throne.