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Shortly after ascending to the throne, Jaron grapples with an assassination attempt and growing conspiracies that threaten the stability of Carthya. As rumors of war spread, the young king realizes that abandoning his kingdom may be the only way to save it. With each step farther from home, Jaron questions whether he can ever return—or if true sacrifice is required to protect his people.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jennifer A. Nielsen
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