{"product_id":"rise-of-the-wolf-mark-of-the-thief-book-2-isbn-9780545562041","title":"Rise of the Wolf (Mark of the Thief, Book 2)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e      NYT and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen brings a new dose of adventure and thrills to ancient Rome in the second book of her magical Mark of the Thief trilogy!\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNic may have escaped enslavement in the mines outside of Rome, but his troubles are far from over. The Praetor War -- the battle to destroy Rome from within -- is in full force, and Nic is caught in the crossfire. The secretive Praetors are determined to unlock a powerful amulet -- one sure to bring the empire to its knees. Worse, the Praetors believe Nic holds the key to finding this amulet, and they will stop at nothing to steal it, even if that means harming the people Nic holds most dear. When the Praetors capture Nic's mother, Nic knows he must do anything to save her. He challenges the Praetors to a chariot race. If he wins, they will release his mother. But if he loses, he must hand over a magic that will certainly bring about the end of Rome as well as his own life. Can Nic once again harness his magic and gather the strength to defeat his enemies? Or will he lose his mother and bear witness to Rome's destruction?     \u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eRise of the Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"Fast-moving fun with broad audience appeal, especially recommended for reluctant readers, Rick Riordan fans, and pedal-to-the-metal adventure aficionados.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"The novel's Roman mythology connections...will have great appeal for fans of Rick Riordan. Heavily plot-driven with a movie-script feel.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMark of the Thief\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\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\"Vivid... [with] page-turning twists.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's BookA \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library \"Best of the Best\" Children's BookA Cybils Award Winner\"A page-turner.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\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\"A swashbuckling origin story... chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e* \"An impressive, promising story.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"Gripping.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\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,\u003ci\u003eThe Deceiver's Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Warrior's Curse\u003c\/i\u003e; the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling 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; 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, and \u003ci\u003eRescue.\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\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e      From \u003ci\u003eRise of the Wolf\u003c\/i\u003eStill shouting insults, the white-cloaked charioteer tried to force my team against the wall. I calmed the horses with a wave of my hand and urged them even faster, earning some cheers from the audience. I turned to thank the crowd, and then someone caught my attention.     My younger sister, Livia, was in the stands, behind the senators' box. Her golden curls always stood out in a crowd, and they did now, as bright as ever. Still, I was surprised to see her here. Since we had come to Radulf's house two months ago, she and I had never been allowed outside at the same time. Radulf thought it would make us more likely to run. I hadn't gotten far in arguing that with him, mostly because we both knew that's exactly what I'd do.     So why was Livia here now, and on her own? As my chariot came closer, she turned to speak to a woman next to her and I realized it wasn't Livia after all. But for the difference in their ages, it was someone who could have been her twin.      My heart lurched into my throat. Only one other person could look so much like Livia. That was my mother, I was sure of it.     \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551589617893,"sku":"NP9780545562041","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/rise-of-the-wolf-mark-of-the-thief-book-2-isbn-9780545562041","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}