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The false prince

by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Ascendance

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

In a kingdom on the edge of chaos, a clever nobleman sets out to find a boy who can pretend to be the missing prince and help bring peace to the land. As secrets unravel and danger grows, the chosen boy must navigate a world of deception and bravery to survive. Adventure and suspense await at every turn in this thrilling tale of courage and identity.

Representation & Themes

AdventureIdentity & Self-DiscoveryFriendshipFamilyImpersonationCourts and CourtiersOrphans

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
9780545284134
Pages
311
Publisher
Scholastic UK
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
76,938
Lexile
710L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

ImpersonationPrincesSecretsCourts and courtiersOrphansFictionJuvenile fictionSecrecyChildren's fictionPrinces, fictionOrphans, fictionCourts and courtiers, fictionAction & AdventureFantasy & MagicFrench language materialsRomans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesseOrphelinsComplotSecretRomansCour et courtisans