It has been a very long time since I have posted comments about the books I have read. During the past 8 months I have read many many titles, some good, many so-so.  I am always searching for the best.

This book, "The False Prince" by Jennifer A. Nielsen, was one of the good ones....so good I read it twice. The first time for the story...the second to see how the author did such a brilliant job of saying things that had such deeper meanings that you don't really get until the end.

Imagine you are an orphan living from day to day in an orphanage where there is never enough food and you are constantly getting into trouble. Imagine a nobleman abducting you away from this life with the devious plan of having you or two other chosen orphans, impersonate long a long lost prince in order to gain control of the country that is in danger of civil war.

This is what happens to Sage who has no intention of going along with this plan but the only other option is now death. Unwillingly he participates, but always with a smart comment that makes you laugh and shake your head at his audacity and with a more devious plan of his own.

This is an extraordinary adventure that has layers of treachery and deceit. When the truth finally unfolds you will be captivated 

Sage is  clever, witty and more wise than you can imagine. Yet he has great depth and it is this and his compassion for his fellow orphans that endears him to the reader.

Read it. Perfect for grades 4-7.