The Wind Singer

By: William Nicholson

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Paperback | 7 April 2008 | Edition Number 1

At a Glance

Paperback
341 Pages

Age
13 - 17

Dimensions(cm)
19.5 x 13 x 2

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The second book in William Nicholson’s award-winning epic fantasy series, Wind on Fire.

‘Gloriously cinematic and completely enthralling’ – Independent
"I hate school! I hate ratings! I won't reach higher! I won't strive harder! I won't make tomorrow better than today!" In the walled city state of Aramanth, rules are everything. When Kestrel Hath dares to rebel, the Chief Examiner humiliates her father and sentences the whole family to the harshest punishment. Desperate to save them, Kestrel learns the secret of the wind singer, and she and her twin brother, Bowman, set out on a terrifying journey to the true source of evil that grips Aramanth …

Fantasy books for children don’t get more spectacular than The Wind Singer. Since first publication, William Nicholson’s Wind on Fire trilogy has been translated into over 25 languages and won prizes including the Blue Peter Book Award and Smarties Prize Gold Award. One of the greatest writers of our time, William Nicholson’s has not only sold millions of children’s books worldwide, he also written for the screen and the stage, including the Oscar-winning film Gladiator and the BAFTA-winning play Shadowlands.

Industry Reviews

"* On The Wind Singer the Guardian said: 'Full of inventiveness, action and passion';

the Daily Telegraph said: 'In terms of imagination and sheer scale, it's as ambitious as books get.';

The Sunday Times said: 'An accessible, rebellious and fast-paced adventure.'

* Noman, book 3 of The Noble Warriors trilogy, published in September 2007. The Noble Warriors has received huge acclaim.

On Jango the Guardian said: 'A thrilling story of integrity.'

On Seeker the Daily Telegraph said 'An engrossing and thoughtful adventure.'"

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