“A terrific story that carries readers along to the very (surprising) end and will leave them clamoring for the next book in her trilogy.” - BookPage, featured “Top Pick” review “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.” - Los Angeles Times “Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel.” - The Wall Street Journal

“A page turner…” - The New York Times Book Review

“Sage is deftly characterized through humorous first-person narration, quickly establishing himself as a beguiling antihero… n impressive, promising story with some expertly executed twists.” But Sage’s rivals have their own agendas as well.Īs 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.Īn extraordinary adventure filled with danger and action, lies and deadly truths that will have readers clinging to the edge of their seats. 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. Four orphans are recruited to compete for the role, including a defiant boy named Sage. 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. 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. In a discontent kingdom, civil war is brewing. *** NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING BOOK! *** Incorporate details from the text to support your response.Book 1: The False Prince – Available Now (Scholastic) In describing the mission for the boys, Conner says that he needs one of them to conduct “the greatest _ ever perpetrated within the country of Carthya.”Īnswer the following question in a complete sentence or sentences. When Latamer tells Conner that he is not physically well enough to carry on with the mission, how does Conner respond?Ī) Conner provides Latamer with a horse and tells him to find his own way home.ī) Conner angrily tells Latamer that he must join the mission.Ĭ) Conner orders Cregan to shoot Latamer dead with an arrow.ĭ) Conner turns to a nearby healer, who will make Latamer well.Ģ.

What does Latamer keep doing that shows Sage and the other boys that he is sickly?ġ.

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