The Wind Singer (Wind on Fire, #1)
by William Nicholson, Peter Sís
The Wind Singer by William Nicholson, Peter Sís holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 12.7K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 486 pages.
About The Wind Singer
The first in a trilogy, The Wind Singer is a mesmerizing and remarkably realized fantasy novel full of adventure, suspense, humor and warmth.In the city of Aramanth, the mantra is, "Better today than yesterday. Better tomorrow than today." Harder work means the citizens of Aramanth can keep moving forward to improved life stations--from Gray tenements and Orange apartments, upwards to glorious mansions of White. Only some families, like the Haths, believe more in ideas and dreams than in endless toil and ratings. When Kestrel Hath decides she is through with the Aramanth work ethic, she is joined in her small rebellion by her twin brother Bowman and their friend Mumpo. Together, they set the orderly city on its ear by escaping Aramanth's walls for an adventure that takes them from city sewers to desert sandstorms. Guided by an archaic map, they know that if they can find the voice of the Wind Singer, an ancient and mysterious instrument that stands in the center of Aramanth, they can save their people from their dreamless existence. But the voice is guarded by the dreaded Morah and its legion of perfect killing machines, the Zars. Are three ragtag kids any match for an army of darkness?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | William Nicholson, Peter Sís |
| Published | 2000 |
| Pages | 486 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.84 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,654 |
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What genre is The Wind Singer?
The Wind Singer is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Wind Singer worth reading?
Based on 12.7K reader ratings, The Wind Singer has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Wind Singer?
The Wind Singer has 486 pages.
Who wrote The Wind Singer?
The Wind Singer was written by William Nicholson, Peter Sís. It was first published in 2000.
What is the ISBN for The Wind Singer?
The ISBN-13 for The Wind Singer is 9780786814180.0.
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