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The false prince

Jennifer A. Nielsen (2012)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages342 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.24/5 (111263)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceChild AbuseManipulationDeath

Positive tags

Found FamilyComing of AgeSelf-DiscoveryHigh AngstAdventure

Hero archetypes

OrphanReluctant HeroHidden Identity

Protagonist archetypes

Morally Gray Protagonist

Tropes

Hidden IdentityOrphanCompetitionPolitical IntrigueCourt IntrigueHidden HeirReluctant HeroFish out of WaterMentor Figure

Themes

IdentityDeceptionSurvivalPower and CorruptionLoyaltyClass StruggleComing of Age

Synopsis

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.

Tags

Political ThrillerHistorical FantasyIntrigue