{"product_id":"the-shattered-castle-the-ascendance-series-book-5-isbn-9781338275902","title":"The Shattered Castle (The Ascendance Series, Book 5)","description":"Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen brings her signature twists and high-stakes action to the fifth installment of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ascendance Series!\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKing Jaron has outwitted the Prozarians and returned to his own kingdom with one secret in his pocket that not even his friends know about. He's hoping that secret will help him finally bring stability to Carthya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut a surprise attack on his own land -- on the castle itself -- reminds Jaron that nothing is easy. The Prozarian Monarch threatens to crumble Jaron's entire kingdom. And that's not the only thing in danger: With old enemies and new rumors circling around him, even Jaron's relationship with Imogen is uncertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis former False Prince will need his best tricks and many allies at his side to hold Carthya together.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Ascendance Series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Chicago Public Library \"Best of the Best\" Children's Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Cybils Award Winner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"An impressive, promising story.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] pageturner.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\u003eThe Wall Street Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A swashbuckling origin story... chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gripping.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Should appeal to fans of... Suzanne Collins... [A] surefire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The next big YA fantasy.\" -- \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"One of the Most Anticipated YA Fantasy Books of 2018.\" --\u003ci\u003e Bustle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We were immediately caught up in Kestra's 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 father's palace politics kept us flipping pages in time with each jaw-dropping plot twist.\" -- \u003ci\u003eJustin\u003c\/i\u003ee \u003ci\u003eMagazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fantasy, action and romance combine for a whirlwind ride!\" -- \u003ci\u003eGirls' Life \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"One of the Most Anticipated YA Books of 2018.\" -- \u003ci\u003eHypable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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 Traitor's 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.\" -- \u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Nielsen does a masterful job keeping readers off guard while tightening the screws of tension throughout, satisfying even the most reluctant readers.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The twists and turns of the plot make for compelling reading that should especially entertain fans of Nielsen's Ascendance trilogy.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e is intrigue and adventure with a bold heroine, some forbidden romance and plenty of twists along the way.\" --\u003ci\u003e Shelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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 (\u003ci\u003eMark of the Thief\u003c\/i\u003e) evokes the constant unease of life in a divided Berlin through Gerta's sober narration... but the family never loses sight of the power of humility and forgiveness.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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 novel's strong setting and tense climax will keep readers engrossed and holding their breath until the last page.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\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 Series: \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Throne\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Captive Kingdom,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Shattered Castle\u003c\/i\u003e. She also wrote the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequels; the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy; \u003ci\u003eThe Scourge\u003c\/i\u003e; and the critically acclaimed historical thrillers \u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eResistance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWords on Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRescue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLines of Courage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIceberg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eUprising\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOne Wrong Step\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Free State of Jax\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551951409381,"sku":"NP9781338275902","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/8c8b8701-f6dd-4f36-8c12-ad75012f1a81.jpg?v=1765398215","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-shattered-castle-the-ascendance-series-book-5-isbn-9781338275902","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}