Three teen heroes of Seeker (2006) leave the Nomana within days of
each other. Wildman dives off a cliff to escape punishment; Morning
Star accompanies Seeker to follow Wildman; Seeker, betrayed by
someone in the Nomana community, leaves to find his nemeses and
kill them. All three struggle with betrayal and self-doubt, and
their reactions to this show both the strengths and weaknesses of
their characters. Nicholson's episodic structure tells the story of
the Nomana exiles as well as introducing new characters, both
attractive and not. There is a feeling of circularity: Seeker
leaves the home he loves to return later to save it; Wildman leaves
to escape being stripped of his personality and memories only to
return to the Spikers, his original people. There are many
mysteries: the role played by an old man named Jango, the nature of
the Nomanas' enemies, the Savanters and the nature of the Nomana
god. This splendid read will both satisfy and tantalize lovers of
the first book and send newly introduced readers to look for it.
(Fantasy. 12-15) (Kirkus Reviews)
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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