In Aramanth, exams are everything. When Kestrel rebels, her family are sentenced to the harshest punishment. To save them, Kestrel learns the secret of the wind singer and she sets out to discover the true source of the evil that grips Aramanth.
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"Contrary to some reviews I've seen, I thought the descriptions in this book were wonderful. I'm not generally the most easy to immerse reader, but I was captivated by the small details of the society in this novel. The plot was very simplistic, as was most of the writing, which was good in some places and irritating in others." — Amy (4 out of 5 stars)
"Contrary to some reviews I've seen, I thought the descriptions in this book were wonderful. I'm not generally the most easy to immerse reader, but I was captivated by the small details of the society in this novel. The plot was very simplistic, as was most of the writing, which was good in some places and irritating in others."
" quite the little childrens epic. "
" took me a while to get into it, but after the first chapter, it gets easier. I must admit, I read the 3rd one first, and liked, so I tryed this one again, and got into it better "
" Illogical. "
" Captured me from the first page. I found the bond between the siblings amazing! "
" Really a great fantasy book--for the same crowd that enjoys the City of Ember books. "
" Similar concept to a lot of other books (Lord of the Rings meets The Giver) but well written and quite enjoyable. Stretches the credibility at times but worth reading and good enough to tempt me to read the other two in the trilogy. "
" The first book in a trilogy; interesting version of 'utopia'. Basically about the destructiveness of competition & ranking others. Good lit circle for students. "
" I liked it, but it was very simple. Probably for younger readers "
" Juvenile Fiction: Brielle and I enjoyed this trilogy "
" I read this book in one sitting because it was so surprisingly compelling. I can't wait to pick up the second and third in the series, but the great thing is that this book also stands on it's own very well. It is very much in the realm of young adult literature, but that isn't a mark against it. "
" It was a great book, very concise description. It was really funny - the war between Omachaka and Omabaraka. Really looking forward to the next book in the series! (credits to Hayley for introducing the book to me) :) "
" I'm only not giving this a 5 star rating because that judgement would be from when I read it about ten years ago. I have a feeling it would still be good on a reread as there were some themes in the overall trilogy that were very deep and dark and complex for YA. "
" I picked this up because the main character was named Bowman and ended up liking it! It's def more for kids but still had a lot of adventure and managed to keep my attention. "
" I have reached the last chapter and it was fa nominal!It was Amazing! "
" I wish I would have read this when I was younger, it was like a wonderful mashup of The City of Ember and The Hobbit. So good! "
" A child fantasy tale that you will find it enjoyable. "
" begining was a bit boring but it got better. "
" Psychic twins in a close-knit family must go against society to make life better for everyone. Strange simplistic elements; many interesting aspects. Part 1 of trilogy. "
" When I first read this book I had no idea it was part of a series. Looks like I need the other books in my possession, like now. "
" Very enjoyable adventure tale, gripping writing and one of those that you stay up late to finish, caring not for exams the next day... "
" The narrator was fabulous and really drew the listener into this fascinating alternate world quest story. "
" Best trilogy I've ever read!!!!!! "
William Nicholson is a screenwriter, playwright, television writer, and novelist. Perhaps best known for his Academy Award–nominated screenplays for Shadowlands and Gladiator, he is also the author of several young adult and fantasy novels and a sequence of contemporary adult novels set in England. He lives in Sussex, England.
Samuel West’s theater work includes ENRON, Hamlet for the RSC, and starring opposite his father Timothy in A Number. His TV credits include Cambridge Spies, Any Human Heart, Eternal Law, and Mr. Selfridge, and he has narrated many TV documentaries. Among his films are Hyde Park on Hudson, Van Helsing, Iris, Persuasion, and Howards End. He has also directed ten plays and two operas.
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