Seeker: Book One of the Noble Warriors: 1

by WilliamNicholson (Author)

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  Paperback
  2007

  $13.75

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.45

  Introducing the first book in William Nicholson's award-winning epic fantasy series, The Noble Warriors. 'A timeless piece of storytelling' - TES In a fortress-monastery on an island live the legendary warriors of the Nomana. No one knows the secret behind their power. Though there are three who are determined to find out ...Seeker, Morning Star and the Wildman are about to become apprentice warriors. But their quest is interrupted when the mighty empire of Radiance threatens to annihilate the Nomana. Morning Star is kidnapped and about to be sacrificed. There will be grave consequences unless strong-willed Seeker and the brave, beautiful Wildman put aside their rivalry to rescue her ...An epic fantasy of far-reaching significance. Fantasy books for children don't get more spectacular than Seeker. William Nicholson's first fantasy books, the 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.

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  Hardcover
  2007

  $3.45

  What's the story?

  On the island of Anacrea, three very different young people, Seeker, Morning Star and Wildman, all yearn to join the Nomana, the Noble Warriors who protect their living god, the All and Only.

  But these are dangerous times for the Nomana, so when Seeker uncovers a deadly plan to destroy the warriors, the three see their chance to prove themselves. As they become ever more caught up in the race to save the Nomana, the teenagers find themselves in increasing danger. Can they save the Nomana and at what risk to themselves?

  Story is king here and the various plot threads spun throughout the novel are skilfully drawn together.

  The Guardian