| The Essence: A Pledge Novel Contributor(s): Derting, Kimberly (Author) |
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ISBN: 1442445602 ISBN-13: 9781442445604 Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Dystopian - Juvenile Fiction | Love & Romance |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2012012656 |
| Lexile Measure: 810 |
| Series: Pledge Novels |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 8.2" (0.65 lbs) 368 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 162343 Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 13.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Danger, dread, mystery, and romance" (Booklist) continue in the second book of The Pledge trilogy, as Charlie's reign is under siege from the most unusual of enemies. At the luminous conclusion of The Pledge, Charlaina defeated the tyrant Sabara and took her place as Queen of Ludania. But Charlie knows that Sabara has not disappeared: The evil queen's Essence is fused to Charlie's psyche, ready to arise at the first sign of weakness. Charlie is not weak, but she's being pushed to the brink. In addition to suppressing the ever-present influence of Sabara, she's busy being queen--and battling a growing resistance determined to return Ludania to its discriminatory caste system. Charlie wants to be the same girl Max loves, who Brook trusts, but she's Your Majesty now, and she feels torn in two. As Charlie journeys to an annual summit to meet with leaders of nearby Queendoms--an event where her ability to understand all languages will be the utmost asset--she is faced with the ultimate betrayal. And the only person she can turn to for help is the evil soul residing within. |
Contributor Bio(s): Derting, Kimberly: - Kimberly Derting is the author of The Pledge series and the Body Finder series. She lives in Washington State. Visit her at KimberlyDerting.com. |