The Captive Kingdom (the Ascendance Series, Book 4): Volume 4 by Jennifer A. Nie

Description: The Captive Kingdom (the Ascendance Series, Book 4) by Jennifer A. Nielsen Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen marks a return to the world of her beloved New York Times bestseller The False Prince in this fourth book of the Ascendance Series!In a peaceful Carthya, Jaron leads as the Ascendant King with Imogen beside him -- but the peace he fought so long for is not destined to last.On a routine sea voyage, Jarons ship is brutally attacked, and he is taken hostage. The mysterious captors and their leader, Jane Strick, accuse Jaron of unthinkable acts. They are also in possession of some shocking items -- including the crown and sword that belonged to Jarons older brother, Darius. The items unearth a past Jaron thought he had put behind him.Though it seems impossible, Jaron must consider: Could Darius be alive? And what does Strick want from Jaron? Against his will, Jaron will be pulled back into a fight for the throne -- and a battle to save his kingdom.Return to Carthya to uncover new secrets, high-stakes action, and Jennifer A. Nielsens signature breathtaking twists. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Jennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Ascendance Series: The False Prince, The Runaway King, The Shadow Throne, The Captive Kingdom, and The Shattered Castle. She also wrote the New York Times bestseller The Traitors Game and its sequels, The Deceivers Heart, and The Warriors Curse; the New York Times bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy: Mark of the Thief, Rise of the Wolf, and Wrath of the Storm; the standalone fantasy The Scourge; and the critically acclaimed historical thrillers A Night Divided, Resistance, Words on Fire, Rescue, Lines of Courage, Iceberg, Uprising, and One Wrong Step. Jennifer collects old books, loves good theater, and thinks that a quiet afternoon in the mountains makes for a nearly perfect moment. She lives in northern Utah with her family, and is probably sneaking in a bite of dark chocolate right now. You can visit her online at jennielsen.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @nielsenwriter. Review Praise for the Ascendance Series: A New York Times Notable Childrens BookA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best" Childrens BookA Cybils Award Winner* "An impressive, promising story." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review"[A] pageturner." -- 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." -- The Wall Street Journal"A swashbuckling origin story... chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys." -- Los Angeles Times "A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up." -- School Library Journal "Gripping." -- Kirkus Reviews "Should appeal to fans of... Suzanne Collins... [A] surefire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense." -- The Horn BookPraise for The Traitors Game: A New York Times bestseller"The next big YA fantasy." -- Entertainment Weekly "One of the Most Anticipated YA Fantasy Books of 2018." -- Bustle"We were immediately caught up in Kestras story, plotting beside a heroine made of strength, bravery and intelligence. Her complicated relationship with Simon and the danger sewn into every moment of her fathers palace politics kept us flipping pages in time with each jaw-dropping plot twist." -- Justine Magazine "Fantasy, action and romance combine for a whirlwind ride!" -- Girls Life "One of the Most Anticipated YA Books of 2018." -- Hypable "Nielsen creates wonderful characters in all of her novels, and she is especially talented at writing complex, intriguing females who refuse to fit into any neat categories. The first in her engrossing Traitors Game series introduces readers to another fascinating heroine, who disrupts the plans and plots laid to trap her and insists on controlling her own narrative....Engrossing, emotional and offers plenty of promise for the series to come." -- RT Book Reviews "This rip-roaring tale has action galore with battle scenes, kidnappings, murder, intrigue, and romance....Nielsen has created a compelling world where little is as it seems." -- School Library Connection "Nielsen does a masterful job keeping readers off guard while tightening the screws of tension throughout, satisfying even the most reluctant readers." -- School Library Journal "The twists and turns of the plot make for compelling reading that should especially entertain fans of Nielsens Ascendance trilogy." -- The Horn Book "The Traitors Game is intrigue and adventure with a bold heroine, some forbidden romance and plenty of twists along the way." -- Shelf Awareness Review Quote Praise for the Ascendance Series: A New York Times Notable Childrens Book A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best" Childrens Book A Cybils Award Winner * "An impressive, promising story." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "[A] pageturner." -- 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." -- The Wall Street Journal "A swashbuckling origin story... chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys." -- Los Angeles Times "A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up." -- School Library Journal "Gripping." -- Kirkus Reviews "Should appeal to fans of... Suzanne Collins... [A] surefire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense." -- The Horn Book Praise for The Traitors Game : A New York Times bestseller "The next big YA fantasy." -- Entertainment Weekly "One of the Most Anticipated YA Fantasy Books of 2018." -- Bustle "We were immediately caught up in Kestras story, plotting beside a heroine made of strength, bravery and intelligence. Her complicated relationship with Simon and the danger sewn into every moment of her fathers palace politics kept us flipping pages in time with each jaw-dropping plot twist." -- Justine Magazine "Fantasy, action and romance combine for a whirlwind ride!" -- Girls Life "One of the Most Anticipated YA Books of 2018." -- Hypable "Nielsen creates wonderful characters in all of her novels, and she is especially talented at writing complex, intriguing females who refuse to fit into any neat categories. The first in her engrossing Traitors Game series introduces readers to another fascinating heroine, who disrupts the plans and plots laid to trap her and insists on controlling her own narrative....Engrossing, emotional and offers plenty of promise for the series to come." -- RT Book Reviews "This rip-roaring tale has action galore with battle scenes, kidnappings, murder, intrigue, and romance....Nielsen has created a compelling world where little is as it seems." -- School Library Connection "Nielsen does a masterful job keeping readers off guard while tightening the screws of tension throughout, satisfying even the most reluctant readers." -- School Library Journal "The twists and turns of the plot make for compelling reading that should especially entertain fans of Nielsens Ascendance trilogy." -- The Horn Book " The Traitors Game is intrigue and adventure with a bold heroine, some forbidden romance and plenty of twists along the way." -- Shelf Awareness Details ISBN1338551116 Author Jennifer A. Nielsen Pages 400 Audience Age 8-12 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1338551116 ISBN-13 9781338551112 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-09-07 Series Number 4 UK Release Date 2021-09-07 Imprint Scholastic US Subtitle Volume 4 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-09-07 NZ Release Date 2021-09-07 US Release Date 2021-09-07 Publisher Scholastic US Series The Ascendance DEWEY 813.6 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133003878;

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