Jango: Bk. 2 (The Noble Warriors Trilogy)

Jango: Bk. 2 (The Noble Warriors Trilogy)

by WilliamNicholson (Author)

Synopsis

Seeker, Morning Star and the Wildman return in the second mesmerising 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. It is a time of war and the mighty Orlan army marches to destroy the Nomana. But the Nomana are indestructible, aren't they? Seeker, Morning Star and the Wildman must all choose whether to continue serving the Nomana. Their paths will lead them in very different directions. Seeker, when tested to his limits, discovers he is the strongest warrior. Morning Star faces turmoil - she is in love with someone who doesn't love her. And the Wildman decides to rebel and plans a terrifying escape from the Nomana. The three must fight for all they know at a time when everything they know is changing ...An epic fantasy of far-reaching significance. Fantasy books for children don't get more spectacular than Jango. 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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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 432
Publisher: Egmont
Published: 04 Sep 2006

ISBN 10: 1405231270
ISBN 13: 9781405231275
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
'The events rip along' Daily Telegraph; 'A thrilling story' Guardian. 'A timeless piece of storytelling'. The Daily Telegraph
Author Bio
William Nicholson is best known as a successful Hollywood screenwriter, whose credits include the BAFTA award-winning Shadowlands and Oscar-winning Gladiator. He also written other films: Sarafina, Nell, First Knight, Grey Owl. He has written and directed his own film, Firelight; and stage plays: Map of the Heart, Katherine Howard and The Retreat from Moscow. Nicholson's first trilogy for young readers, The Wind on Fire, won the Smarties Gold Award and was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award. The first two books in The Noble Warriors trilogy: Seeker and Jango, have received wide acclaim. Nicholson has been cited as one of the most gifted and imaginative writers alive today. His adult titles include The Trial of True Love and The Society of Others. William lives in Sussex with his wife Virginia, and their three children.