The Shattered Castle (the Ascendance Series, Book 5) by Jennifer A. Nielsen (Eng

Description: The Shattered Castle (the Ascendance Series, Book 5) by Jennifer A. Nielsen Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen brings her signature twists and high-stakes action to the fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling Ascendance Series!King Jaron has outwitted the Prozarians and returned to his own kingdom with one secret in his pocket that not even his friends know about. Hes hoping that secret will help him finally bring stability to Carthya.But a surprise attack on his own land -- on the castle itself -- reminds Jaron that nothing is easy. The Prozarian Monarch threatens to crumble Jarons entire kingdom. And thats not the only thing in danger: With old enemies and new rumors circling around him, even Jarons relationship with Imogen is uncertain.This former False Prince will need his best tricks and many allies at his side to hold Carthya together 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 AwarenessPraise for A Night Divided: "Like Anne Frank before her, Gerta is small but mighty, a hardheaded heroine who dreams up big ideas and refuses to give up in the face of adversity and danger. Nielsen (Mark of the Thief) evokes the constant unease of life in a divided Berlin through Gertas sober narration... but the family never loses sight of the power of humility and forgiveness." -- Publishers Weekly"Nielsen, best known for her fantasy novels, proves she is equally skilled at historical fiction in this solidly structured, balanced account of the origins of an infamous historical landmark... The novels strong setting and tense climax will keep readers engrossed and holding their breath until the last page." -- School Library Journal 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 Praise for A Night Divided : "Like Anne Frank before her, Gerta is small but mighty, a hardheaded heroine who dreams up big ideas and refuses to give up in the face of adversity and danger. Nielsen ( Mark of the Thief ) evokes the constant unease of life in a divided Berlin through Gertas sober narration... but the family never loses sight of the power of humility and forgiveness." -- Publishers Weekly "Nielsen, best known for her fantasy novels, proves she is equally skilled at historical fiction in this solidly structured, balanced account of the origins of an infamous historical landmark... The novels strong setting and tense climax will keep readers engrossed and holding their breath until the last page." -- School Library Journal Details ISBN1338275925 Author Jennifer A. Nielsen Pages 368 Audience Age 8-12 Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1338275925 ISBN-13 9781338275926 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-10-04 Series The Ascendance Publisher Scholastic US Imprint Scholastic US Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-10-04 NZ Release Date 2022-10-04 US Release Date 2022-10-04 UK Release Date 2022-10-04 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:137141247;

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