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The Runaway King **Signed
Nielsen, Jennifer A
Published by Scholastic, New York, 2013
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First US edition, first printing copy of this sequel to THE FALSE PRINCE--second in a planned trilogy. This copy is SIGNED in full on the title page. Signed only, not inscribed to anyone; would make an excellent gift! New and unread copy. Seller Inventory # 93101801
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Synopsis: The Runaway King Young King Jaron has taken the throne of Carthya, but after enemies attempt to assassinate him, and a neighboring kingdom threatens invasion, he finds that he has no friends in the palace, not even his bride-to-be, princess Amarinda--and his regents think it would be better for Carthya if he just disappeared again.
Review:
Praise for The False Prince
A New York Times Notable Children's Book
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best" Children's Book Selection
A Chicago Public Library "Children's Books for Year-Round Gift Giving" Selection
Winner of the Cybils Award for Middle-Grade Fantasy & Science Fiction
"A page-turner." -- 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." -- Wall Street Journal
"A swashbuckling origin story . . . chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys." -- Los Angeles Times
"An impressive, promising story." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Ruthless ambition, fierce action and plotting, complex characters, and lots of sword play keep pages flipping." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense." -- The Horn Book
Praise for The Runaway King
"High adventure abounds with nail-biting drama." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Nielsen tells an exciting, breakneck tale. . . ." -- Publishers Weekly
"A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up." -- School Library Journal
"As jammed with action and violent swordplay as its predecessor." -- Booklist
"A great read." -- The Horn Book
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Runaway King **Signed
Publisher: Scholastic, New York
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First Edition; "1" in Number Line