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“a gripping read…a beautifully narrated, warm thriller of a book, full of inventiveness, action and passion” The Guardian
“In terms of imagination and sheer scale, it’s as ambitious as books get…think Star Wars and then some” Daily Telegraph
“Positively surreal imagery, a fast-moving adventure and a cutting satire all in one. An original and striking read.” Melvin Burgess
“An accessible, rebellious and fast-paced adventure and, as you would expect from the author of Shadowlands, a heart-wringing celebration of love.” The Sunday Times
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Smarties award-winning novel, read by the author.
“I hate school! I hate ratings! I won’t reach higher! I won’t strive harder! I won’t make tomorrow better than today!”
In the walled city of Aramanth, exams are everything – not only for children, but for whole families. When Kestrel Hath dares to rebel, the Chief Examiner humiliates her father and sentences the family to the harshest punishment.
Desperate to save them, Kestrel discovers that life in Aramanth was once different – and if she can find the secret of the Wind Singer, maybe life can change for the better once more. So she and her twin brother, Bowman, set out on a terrifying journey – to the true source of the evil that grips Aramanth…
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This well crafted fantasy adventure story begins in the city of Aramanth where everything is based upon exams and family ratings. So to end this hated lifestyle Kestrel, Bowman and the hilarious Mumpo must find the voice of the wind singer, so the city will finally be free of the morah and the invincible army of zars.
I enjoyed reading the wind singer because the characters were well thought and they developed their own individual characteristics throughout the story. The author uses very descriptive language and gripping words that help you to visualise and make you feel like your actually there.
However, in my opinion when you look at how much time the author had spent writing the beggining and middle of the book (which is evident when you read them), the ending does seem rather rushed. BUT don't let this put you off buying the book.
Overall, the Wind Singer is worth reading due to the great story structure and interesting plot, and once you've started to read the wind singer you won't be able to put it down again. I highly recommend this book to others.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
...I've read most of Philip Pullman's books, the Harry Potters and several others, but there is something about the writing style of this book (and the sequel) that sets it apart - it has that undefinable quality of picking the exact words to fit a situation, thus rendering long descriptive passages unnecessary; it has fast-paced excitement and best of all, it is not predictable.
On the face of it, some of the characters seem very one-dimensional - intentionally so, as we then explore why they are like that and see them develop into more rounded characters; OK, there is a slight moralising influence here, but certainly no more than C.S. Lewis, or Tolkein for that matter.
This is one of those few books that transport you into a different world, completely visualised in your mind's eye, knowing exactly what the characters look like (probably different for each reader!) and almost compelling your interaction with the personalities of the characters.
Thoroughly recommended!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book is about a girl called Kestrel and her brother Bowman. They are in the middle of school term and they are sick of it and having to obey everyone! Kestrel leaves her class and gets her and her family in big trouble. The powerful chief examiner humiliates her father. Then Kestrel finds out about the mystical Wind Singer, the evil Morah and the Emperor. With the help of a map, Kestrel and Bowman head north to save Aramanth from danger.
I thought the book was filled with fantasy and action. The ending was as tight a battle for saving Aramanth as it could possibly be. My favorite parts of the book are the old tiny people, the ending of the book and when Kestrel rebelled. I thought the author brought you into the book perfectly.[...] My favorite character was Mumpo[...] I would recommend this book to anyone as it is a great read.
I thought the book was filled with fantasy and action. The ending was as tight a battle for saving Aramanth as it could possibly be. My favorite parts of the book are the old tiny people, the ending of the book and when Kestrel rebelled. I thought the author brought you into the book perfectly.[...] My favorite character was Mumpo[...] I would recommend this book to anyone as it is a great read.
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WHY IT'S NOT THAT GREAT.
This book had an excellent plot and the general idea was great. But the author's style of writing made the book long winded and I quickly grew tired of it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Nigel
Excellent children's book
This is very much a children's book and that would be the only reason I did not rate it 5 out of 5. I just seem to relate better to teen or young adult fiction. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2008 by Emm
Fantastic book, great change from potter!
This is one of the most original childrens books I have ever read. Truly different and utterly brilliant! Read more
Published on 21 April 2008 by grr
Great addition to the kid's fantasy genre
I loved this book when I was younger. I read it in the space of two days at the age of 11. However, i agree with Bill of Norwich that this is a kids book and is unlikely to... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2008 by ossian
Great book,great trilogy
I actually listened to this on tape and I thought it was brilliant. Gripping story, good characters.
Published on 28 Jan 2008 by Doodles
Slightly Predictable Ending, but a Great Read.
This story starts off very imaginatively, with loads of clues thrown out and a lot of mystery, some of which is developed later in the book and some of which is never explained. Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2007 by Mrs. A. Curtis
A promising start
This trilogy is in a similar vein to Phillip Pullmans His Dark Materials trilogy. It isn't too childish for an adult reader to enjoy. Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2007 by rhinoa
A kids book thats exactly that.
Reading the reviews on this site led me to believe that this would be a great book, well written and a member of the "kids books that can be enjoyed by older readers" club. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2006 by Bill Willis
The Wind Singer
This book is about The city of Aramanth where people are judged by what they do in exams called The High examinations, they have to then go to the corresponding district. Read more
Published on 3 May 2006 by pokeboy
The Wind Singer
I didn't enjoy this book at all - I found it confusing and really boring throughout. There are so many better books to be read! Read more
Published on 1 April 2006 by Mrs. D. Tomlinson
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