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A Prince without a Kingdom (Vango series)

Timothée de Fombelle

Vango is pursued across World War II-era Europe and New York City after being accused of a murder he did not commit. The forces hunting him are tied to a past he does not understand, and chapters gradually reveal that history while placing his story alongside historical events. Multiple characters and storylines bring together mystery, political power, war, danger, and Vango’s search for a future beyond the threats closing in on him.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
History · Identity · Mystery And Discovery · War And Conflict
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
October 4, 2016
Pages
464
ISBN-13
9780763691035
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
  • 2016Fiction for Young Adults
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