{"product_id":"mark-of-the-thief-mark-of-the-thief-1-isbn-9780545561549","title":"Mark of the Thief (Mark of the Thief #1)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eWhen Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing the lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds much more than gold and gemstones: He discovers an ancient bulla, an amulet that belonged to the great Caesar and is filled with a magic once reserved for the Gods -- magic some Romans would kill for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, with the deadly power of the bulla pulsing through his veins, Nic is determined to become free. But instead, he finds himself at the center of a ruthless conspiracy to overthrow the emperor and spark the Praetor War, a battle to destroy Rome from within. Traitors and spies lurk at every turn, each more desperate than the next to use Nic's newfound powers for their own dark purposes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a quest to stop the rebellion, save Rome, and secure his own freedom, Nic must harness the magic within himself and defeat the empire's most powerful and savage leaders.\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMark of the Thief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The fast-paced, ingenious plot, charismatic hero and highly diverse cast of characters . . . make this series opener a captivating joy ride.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\"Vivid . . . [with] page-turning twists.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for the Ascendance Trilogy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's Book\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA Chicago Public Library \"Best of the Best\" Children's Book\u003cbr\u003eA Cybils Award Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A page-turner.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel.\" -- \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A swashbuckling origin story . . . chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An impressive, promising story.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\"A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Gripping.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003eJennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ascendance Trilogy: \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway King\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Throne\u003c\/i\u003e. She also wrote the Mark of the Thief trilogy: \u003ci\u003eMark of the Thief\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRise of the Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWrath of the Storm\u003c\/i\u003e; the standalone fantasy \u003ci\u003eThe Scourge\u003c\/i\u003e; the historical thriller \u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e; and Book Six of the Infinity Ring series, \u003ci\u003eBehind Enemy Lines\u003c\/i\u003e. Jennifer lives in northern Utah with her husband, their three children, and a perpetually muddy dog.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551589519589,"sku":"NP9780545561549","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/mark-of-the-thief-mark-of-the-thief-1-isbn-9780545561549","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}