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\"TheFalsePrince_large\"<\/a>Book 1: The False Prince<\/strong> \u00a0– \u00a0 (Scholastic)<\/p>\n

*** A NEW YORK TIMES\u00a0BESTSELLING BOOK<\/a>! ***<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE FALSE PRINCE is the thrilling first book in a brand-new trilogy filled with danger and deceit and hidden identities that will have readers rushing breathlessly to the end.\u00a0In a discontent kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman of the court, devises a cunning plan to find an impersonator of the king’s long-lost son and install him as a puppet prince. Four orphans are recruited to compete for the role, including a defiant boy named Sage. Sage knows that Conner’s motives are more than questionable, yet his life balances on a sword’s point — he must be chosen to play the prince or he will certainly be killed. But Sage’s rivals have their own agendas as well.<\/p>\n

As Sage moves from a rundown orphanage to Conner’s sumptuous palace, layer upon layer of treachery and deceit unfold, until finally, a truth is revealed that, in the end, may very well prove more dangerous than all of the lies taken together.<\/p>\n

An extraordinary adventure filled with danger and action, lies and deadly truths that will have readers clinging to the edge of their seats.<\/p>\n

Praise for\u00a0The False Prince<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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\"star\"<\/a>\u00a0\u2014Publishers Weekly<\/i>, starred review<\/p>\n

“Sage is deftly characterized through humorous first-person narration, quickly establishing himself as a beguiling antihero… [A]n impressive, promising story with some expertly executed twists.”<\/p>\n

“A page turner…” \u2014The New York Times Book Review<\/i><\/p>\n

“Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel.” \u2014The Wall Street Journal<\/i><\/p>\n

“A swashbuckling origin story… Sage is a quick wit, and Nielsen showcases it with terrific dialogue… chock full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys.” \u2014Los Angeles Times<\/i><\/p>\n

“A terrific story that carries readers along to the very (surprising) end and will leave them clamoring for the next book in her trilogy.” \u2014BookPage<\/i>, featured “Top Pick” review<\/p>\n

“More Harry Potter (minus the magic) than Hunger Games… with authentic characters, a convincing sense of danger and a genuinely high-stakes plot.” \u2014The Hollywood Reporter<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

“A surefire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.” \u2014Horn Book<\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Recognition for\u00a0The False Prince<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n