{"product_id":"book-buvl","title":"Rise of the Wolf","description":"\u003cp\u003eNic may have escaped enslavement in the mines outside of Rome, but his troubles are far from over. The Praetor War -- the battle to destroy Rome from within -- is in full force, and Nic is caught in the crossfire. The secretive Praetors are determined to unlock a powerful amulet -- one sure to bring the empire to its knees. Worse, the Praetors believe Nic holds the key to finding this amulet, and they will stop at nothing to steal it, even if that means harming the people Nic holds most dear. When the Praetors capture Nic's mother, Nic knows he must do anything to save her. He challenges the Praetors to a chariot race. If he wins, they will release his mother. But if he loses, he must hand over a magic that will certainly bring about the end of Rome as well as his own life. Can Nic once again harness his magic and gather the strength to defeat his enemies? Or will he lose his mother and bear witness to Rome's destruction?;Praise for \u003ci\u003eMark of the Thief\u003c\/i\u003e\"The fast-paced, ingenious plot, charismatic hero and highly diverse cast of characters . . . make this series opener a captivating joy ride.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Vivid . . . [with] page-turning twists.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's BookA \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library \"Best of the Best\" Children's BookA Cybils Award Winner\"A page-turner.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\"Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel.\" -- \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"A swashbuckling origin story . . . chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\"An impressive, promising story.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"Gripping.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e;Jennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ascendance Trilogy: \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway King\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Throne\u003c\/i\u003e. She also wrote the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy: \u003ci\u003eMark of the Thief\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRise of the Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWrath of the Storm\u003c\/i\u003e; the standalone fantasy \u003ci\u003eThe Scourge\u003c\/i\u003e; the historical thriller \u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e; and Book Six of the Infinity Ring series, \u003ci\u003eBehind Enemy Lines\u003c\/i\u003e. Jennifer lives in northern Utah with her husband, their three children, and a perpetually muddy dog. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Inc","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49386161209648,"sku":"BDbuvl","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD [40]","offer_id":49386161242416,"sku":"40buvl","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/643970-buvl-Square.jpg?v=1735158174","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-buvl","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}