Hearts and loyalties collide in this electrifying new YA series from New York Times best-selling author Jennifer A. Nielsen. Nothing is as it seems in the kingdom of Antora. Kestra Dallisor has spent three years in exile in the Lava Fields, but that won't stop her from being drawn back into her father's palace politics. He's the right-hand man of the cruel king, Lord Endrick, which makes Kestra a valuable bargaining chip. A group of rebels knows this all too well - and they snatch Kestra from her carriage as she reluctantly travels home.
The kidnappers want her to retrieve the lost Olden Blade, the only object that can destroy the immortal king, but Kestra is not the obedient captive they expected. Simon, one of her kidnappers, will have his hands full as Kestra tries to foil their plot, by force, cunning, or any means necessary. As motives shift and secrets emerge, both will have to decide what - and who - it is they're fighting for. Jennifer A. Nielsen introduces us to an unforgettable new heroine in this epic tale of treachery and intrigue, love and deceit. BL 5.3/16 |
CHANCE:
We were fortunate to have Jennifer Nielsen visit with us in 2020 as one of our author speakers. She has written many books that we have loved. Contact Mrs. Nielsen and either write her a letter or send her an email asking some questions you might wonder after reading The Traitor's Game. You can access her address and email at this website http://jennielsen.com/contact She has a pretty interesting website as well, take some time to check it out. Send the email or letter to Mrs. Jack as your activity.
We were fortunate to have Jennifer Nielsen visit with us in 2020 as one of our author speakers. She has written many books that we have loved. Contact Mrs. Nielsen and either write her a letter or send her an email asking some questions you might wonder after reading The Traitor's Game. You can access her address and email at this website http://jennielsen.com/contact She has a pretty interesting website as well, take some time to check it out. Send the email or letter to Mrs. Jack as your activity.
COMMUNITY CHALLENGE:
What qualities does it take to be a good king or queen? Research a different monarch in history who had real political power as opposed to one who functioned solely as a figurehead. Using print and digital sources, gather facts about the monarch and the country they ruled but also find out if historians think the monarch was effective and why. Create a multimedia presentation to share with Mrs. Jack that introduces the king or queen and includes an evaluation of their effectiveness.
What qualities does it take to be a good king or queen? Research a different monarch in history who had real political power as opposed to one who functioned solely as a figurehead. Using print and digital sources, gather facts about the monarch and the country they ruled but also find out if historians think the monarch was effective and why. Create a multimedia presentation to share with Mrs. Jack that introduces the king or queen and includes an evaluation of their effectiveness.
ACTIVITY 3:
The Traitor's Game uses some new and unusual vocabulary. Print out this Word Search and then find the words that are used in the book. Hand in the word search to your teacher or Mrs. Jack.
The Traitor's Game uses some new and unusual vocabulary. Print out this Word Search and then find the words that are used in the book. Hand in the word search to your teacher or Mrs. Jack.