Noman
Published on 1. September 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-4052-3954-7 (ISBN)
Description
The brilliant and compelling finale to William Nicholson's award-winning epic fantasy series, The Noble Warriors. 'A timeless piece of storytelling' - TES Seeker Morning Star and the Wildman will question their loyalties and those they thought they loved. Seeker is relentless in his mission to find out who the assassin is. Morning Star is engulfed by a dark force that threatens her life. And the Wildman is betrayed by someone he thought was a true friend. The three are about to discover the secret behind the Nomana. But not before they realise their enemies are closer than they think ...An epic fantasy of far-reaching significance. Fantasy books for children don't get more spectacular than Noman. 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 has not only sold millions of children's books worldwide, he has also written for the screen and the stage, including the Oscar-winning film Gladiator and the BAFTA-winning play Shadowlands.
Reviews / Votes
"* On Jango published in 2006, the Guardian said: 'A thrilling story of integrity' and the Daily Telegraph said: 'The events rip along, but the real strength of Nicholson's novel lies in its wonderful characters'. * On Seeker, published in 2005, the Guardian said: 'A timeless piece of storytelling'. The Bookseller said, 'An elegantly written story.' The Daily Telegraph said 'An engrossing and thoughtful adventure'."More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Egmont UK Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
306 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4052-3954-7 (9781405239547)
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Person
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 in the world 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.