From the author of the ECPA award-winning Wilderking Trilogy comes an all-new special edition with new cover art, illustrations, and author content
(Nashville, Tennessee, September 17th, 2026) “I only know one man who might be able to tell me where I come from, and that man is a liar and a fraud.”
Thus begins Jonathan Rogers’s The Charlatan’s Boy, a riveting adventure tale about identity, family, and the true meaning of courage. Andrew Peterson, bestselling author of The Wingfeather Saga, calls it “a timeless story no one else could have written.” Set in the same world as Rogers’s Wilderking Trilogy (tens of thousands of copies sold), The Charlatan’s Boy is a nuanced and beautifully written novel for young people that deals with topics like what real freedom looks like, how to make difficult choices, and what to do when parents or authority figures fail us.
Now with new author content, interior illustrations, and all-new cover art by award-winning artist Stephen Crotts, this new 15th anniversary edition is the perfect follow-up to the re-release of the Wilderking Trilogy (ECPA Top Shelf Cover Award Winner in 2024).
According to Publishers Weekly, “the unusual settings and characters of The Charlatan’s Boy keep the surprises coming, while Rogers’s lovely descriptions and distinctive voice keep the pages turning.” With important themes for young readers, like finding home, the care we owe each other in community, and standing up for what’s right even when it seems impossible, The Charlatan’s Boy is a unique and immersive story that will connect with readers far beyond the middle-grade demographic. For more information, go to www.rabbitroom.com/charlatans-
About the Author Jonathan Rogers
Jonathan Rogers received his undergraduate degree from Furman University and holds a Ph.D. in seventeenth-century English literature from Vanderbilt University. In addition to The Charlatan’s Boy and its not-so-distant cousin, the bestselling Wilderking Trilogy, he is the author of The Terrible Speed of Mercy: A Spiritual Biography of Flannery O’Connor, The World According to Narnia, and a pithy biography of Saint Patrick. When he is not writing his own stories, he’s shepherding other writers as the host of The Habit–a podcast and an online hub for writers at TheHabit.co. Jonathan Rogers is available for remote and in-person interviews, depending on travel. To schedule appearances or request review copies, please email carlyandersonpr@gmail.com.
About Rabbit Room Press
Rabbit Room Press publishes works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that embody their mission to cultivate and curate Christ-centered story, art, and music. They believe in creating books that demonstrate excellence in storytelling, books not limited to any specific genre or market but rather adhere to a basic belief in the value of creative writing and storytelling in creating and deepening community.
