The False Prince
Readers rate it 4.1 (169 on Hardcover)
342 pages · Released 2012 · Scholastic Press
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The False Prince is a clever fantasy adventure centered on orphans competing in a high-stakes scheme, with themes of cunning, loyalty, and self-discovery. Violence is present but not graphic—the competition includes physical challenges and threat, but the book emphasizes wit and strategy over gore. The story rewards intelligence, integrity, and friendship, making it engaging for middle-grade readers who enjoy mystery and adventure.
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In the country of Carthya, a devious nobleman engages four orphans in a brutal competition to be selected to impersonate the king's long-missing son in an effort to avoid a civil war. In the country of Carthya, a devious nobleman engages four orphans in a brutal competition to be selected to impersonate the king's long-missing son in an effort to avoid a civil war.
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- Adventurous
- funny
- lighthearted
- mysterious
- Fiction
- Fantasy
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ISBN 9780545284134 · Scholastic Press