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Slaves of the Mastery William Nicholson

Slaves of the Mastery By William Nicholson

Slaves of the Mastery by William Nicholson

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Summary

Suddenly and unexpectedly the city of Aramanth is attacked and burned, and the Manth people taken into slavery. Only Kestrel is free. She seeks to find her beloved brother Bowman, and vows revenge on her family's captors. The hunter is about to become the hunted.

Slaves of the Mastery Summary

Slaves of the Mastery by William Nicholson

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

`Gloriously cinematic and completely enthralling' - Independent

Five years have passed. The city of Aramanth has become kinder - weaker. When ruthless soldiers of the Mastery strike, the city is burned, and the Manth people taken into slavery. Kestrel is left, separated from her brother Bowman, and vowing revenge . . . Fantasy books for children don't get more spectacular than Slaves of the Mastery.

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 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.

Slaves of the Mastery Reviews

"* On Slaves of the Mastery the Sunday Times said: 'A worthy sequel... Rich in characters... A gripping adventure'; The Daily Telegraph said: 'Sophisticated, tightly drawn and gripping.' On The Wind Singer the Guardian said: 'Full of inventiveness, action and passion'; The Sunday Times said: 'An accessible, rebellious and fast-paced adventure.' On Jango the Guardian said: 'A thrilling story of integrity.' On Seeker the Daily Telegraph said 'An engrossing and thoughtful adventure.'"

About William Nicholson

William Nicholson William Nicholson is one of the most talented and in demand writers in the world. He has won awards and critical acclaim across the silver screen, stage and printed book. As a Hollywood screenwriter he has written the screenplays for the Oscar-winning Gladiator and the BAFTA-winner Shadowlands, and his books for children have won him both the Smarties Gold Award and Blue Peter Book Award William was born in 1948 and received his early education at Downside School, a Roman Catholic monastic school, set in the countryside near Bath. He went on to study English Literature at Christ's College, Cambridge, graduating with a double First Class degree in 1970. After leaving university, William joined BBC television, where he worked as a documentary film maker. It was not long before William's talent was channelled into writing for television dramas. In addition to his hugely successful Wind on Fire trilogy, his books for children and his books for teenagers include the Noble Warriors series and Rich and Mad. William lives in Sussex with his wife Virginia.

Additional information

GOR001531337
9781405239707
1405239700
Slaves of the Mastery by William Nicholson
William Nicholson
The Wind on Fire Trilogy
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Egmont UK Ltd
2008-04-07
352
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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