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The Wind Singer

by William Nicholson   |  Ages 10+
RM14.50 MYR
The Wind Singer - Thryft
The Wind Singer - Thryft

Rule-breaking twins fight against an oppressive government.

The Wind Singer presents an epic fantasy world with strong character development, tackling themes of conformity and individuality. The adventure of Kestrel and Bowman on their quest to save their family provides an exciting read for children and young adults alike.

  • Nestlé Smarties Book Prize for 9–11 years (2000)
  • Premi Protagonista Jove for Categoria 12-14 anys (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Wind Singer

by William Nicholson   |  Ages 10+
RM14.50 MYR
ISBN: 9781405239691
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM72.49 MYR
Authors: William Nicholson
Publisher: Egmont
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Young Readers, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Fantasy, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.87
(rated by 18007 readers)

Description

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.
Condition guide

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Rule-breaking twins fight against an oppressive government.

The Wind Singer presents an epic fantasy world with strong character development, tackling themes of conformity and individuality. The adventure of Kestrel and Bowman on their quest to save their family provides an exciting read for children and young adults alike.

  • Nestlé Smarties Book Prize for 9–11 years (2000)
  • Premi Protagonista Jove for Categoria 12-14 anys (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.