by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Conditional Recommendation: Orphan boy uses his cunning and wit to stay alive amidst the treacherous plot of a nobleman in this suspenseful adventure.
Age: Young Adult
Series: The Ascendance Trilogy, Book One
Pages: 352
Published: 2012
Genre: Adventure
Awards: E.B. White Read-Aloud Award Honor Book (2013), Lamplighter Award winner (2014)