The Runaway King
by Jennifer A. Nielsen (Author)
Only weeks after Jaron has taken the throne, an assassination attempt forces him into a deadly situation. Rumors of a coming war are winding their way between the castle walls, and Jaron feels the pressure quietly mounting within Carthya.
Soon, it becomes clear that deserting the kingdom may be his only hope of saving it. But the further Jaron is forced to run from his identity, the more he wonders if it is possible to go too far. Will he ever be able to return home again? Or will he have to sacrifice his own life in order to save his kingdom?
Recognition: Indie Next Spring Kids' List (2013); Barnes and Noble Best Books for Teens List (2013); Goodreads Finalist Best Children's Book (2013); Whitney Award Finalist for Best Middle Grade Book (2014)
Soon, it becomes clear that deserting the kingdom may be his only hope of saving it. But the further Jaron is forced to run from his identity, the more he wonders if it is possible to go too far. Will he ever be able to return home again? Or will he have to sacrifice his own life in order to save his kingdom?
Recognition: Indie Next Spring Kids' List (2013); Barnes and Noble Best Books for Teens List (2013); Goodreads Finalist Best Children's Book (2013); Whitney Award Finalist for Best Middle Grade Book (2014)
Ascendance Series—Summary and Book Order
Series: AscendanceReading level: 9+
Books in series: 5
Read in order? Yes
Next release: Oct 2021
Tags: action medieval mystery royalty fantasy comedy & humour boys adventure
Print series book list
Books in series order
1. The False Prince (2012)2. The Runaway King (2014)
3. The Shadow Throne (2014)
4. The Captive Kingdom (Oct 2020)
5. The Shattered Castle (2021)