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The Wind Singer

The first book in William Nicholson`s award-winning fantasy adventure series, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Mortal Engines and Star Wars. `Gloriously cinematic and completely enthralling` - IndependentThis Modern Classic edition contains special bonus material. 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... `In terms of
imagination and sheer scale, it`s as ambitious as books get... think Star Wars and then some` - Daily TelegraphFantasy books for children don`t get more spectacular than The Wind Singer. 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, but has also written for the screen and the stage, including the Oscar-winning film Gladiator and the BAFTA-winning play Shadowlands.
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The first book in William Nicholson`s award-winning fantasy adventure series, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Mortal Engines & Star Wars. ` Gloriously cinematic & completely enthralling`
- Independent This Modern Classic edition contains special bonus material. 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 & sentences the whole family to the harshest punishment. Desperate to save them, Kestrel learns the secret of the wind singer, & she & her twin brother, Bowman, set out on a terrifying journey to the true source of evil that grips Aramanth... ` In terms of imagination & sheer scale, it`s as ambitious as books get... think Star Wars & then some`
- Daily Telegraph Fantasy books for children don`t get more spectacular than The Wind Singer. William Nicholson`s Wind on Fire trilogy has been translated into over 25 languages & won prizes including the Blue Peter Book Award & Smarties Prize Gold Award. One of the greatest writers of our time, William Nicholson has not only sold millions of children`s books worldwide, but has also written for the screen & the stage, including the Oscar-winning film Gladiator & the BAFTA-winning play Shadowlands.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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