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Slaves of the Mastery

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Slaves of the Mastery by William Nicholson is a compelling children's fantasy novel that continues the story of Kestrel Hath and her family. They face new challenges when their city is invaded, and they are taken as prisoners by the mysterious Mastery. As they struggle to escape, Kestrel's fierce determination drives the tale, exploring themes of freedom, power, and the resilience of the human spirit.
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You might enjoy this book if you love epic tales of adventure and resilience. Set in a richly imagined world, it explores themes of freedom, friendship and the struggle against oppression, making it a gripping read for young fans of fantasy and action.

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The second book in William Nicholson’s award-winning epic fantasy series, Wind on Fire.

‘Gloriously cinematic and completely enthralling’ – Independent

The city of Aramanth has become a kinder place, but in becoming kinder it has also become weaker, making it the perfect target for the ruthless soldiers of the Mastery. After a swift and brutal battle that leaves the city burned and the Manth people desti

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The second book in William Nicholson’s award-winning epic fantasy series, Wind on Fire.

‘Gloriously cinematic and completely enthralling’ – Independent

Five years have passed. The city of Aramanth has become kinder – weaker. When the ruthless soldiers of the Mastery strike, the city is burned, and the Manth people are taken into slavery. Kestrel is left, separated from her brother Bowman, and vowing revenge. Fantasy books for children don’t get more spectacular than Slaves of the Mastery.

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 has not only sold millions of children’s books worldwide, but he has also written for the screen and the stage, including the Oscar-winning film Gladiator and the BAFTA-winning play Shadowlands.

Series: The Wind on Fire Trilogy

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  • Slaves of the Mastery
    The second book in William Nicholson’s award-winning epic fantasy series, Wind on Fire. ‘Gloriously cinematic and completely enthralling’ – Independent Five years have passed. The city of Aramanth has become kinder – weaker. When the ruthless soldiers of the Mastery strike, the city is burned, and the Manth people are taken into slavery. Kestrel is left, separated from her brother...
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ISBN: 9781405239707

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 352

About the Author

William Nicholson William Nicholson is one of the most talented and in demand writers in the world. He has won awards and critical acclaim across the silver screen, stage and printed book. As a Hollywood screenwriter he has written the screenplays for the Oscar-winning Gladiator and the BAFTA-winner Shadowlands, and his books for children have won him both the Smarties Gold Award and Blue Peter Book Award William was born in 1948 and received his early education at Downside School, a Roman Catholic monastic school, set in the countryside near Bath. He went on to study English Literature at Christ's College, Cambridge, graduating with a double First Class degree in 1970. After leaving university, William joined BBC television, where he worked as a documentary film maker. It was not long before William's talent was channelled into writing for television dramas. In addition to his hugely successful Wind on Fire trilogy, his books for children and his books for teenagers include the Noble Warriors series and Rich and Mad. William lives in Sussex with his wife Virginia.

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