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Slaves of the Mastery (Wind on Fire) (Paperback)

by William Nicholson (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 339 pages
  • Publisher: Mammoth; New edition edition (22 April 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0749749016
  • ISBN-13: 978-0749749019
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 12.9 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 87,763 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Slaves of the Master is the fantastically vivid, breathtaking sequel to The Wind Singer by William Nicholson.

Written with the same passion and cinematic scope as the first book in the series, Slaves of the Mastery picks up the story of siblings Kestrel and Bowman five years on from the closing chapter of The Wind Singer. 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 destined for slavery, Kestrel finds herself alone, angry and bitterly sworn to wreak her own revenge. But first she must find her beloved brother Bowman, and he in turn must find a way of understanding the secrets of the mysterious Singer people. Only then can the pair begin to strike out against the Mastery and begin a voyage that will bring the Manth people back to their former stature.

Slaves of the Mastery lives up to all the promises made by The Wind Singer, and readers who enjoyed the first book will certainly be thrilled by the pace and execution of the second. Dramatic, complex and thought-provoking, this is a challenging read for readers aged 10 and over. --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding book with the scope to make you laugh and cry, 9 Sep 2001
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This review is from: Slaves of the Mastery (Hardback) (Hardcover)
Continuing 5 years on from where 'The Wind Singer' left off, this outstanding book will take your breath away and leave you stunned from the first page, until the the last. Based around the people of Aramanth, and in particular the Hath family, 'Slaves of the Mastery' has the potential to make you laugh or cry. William Nicholson has invented a whole host of characters, who, over the course of the book, will be either remembered from 'The Wind Singer', or introduced to us. This book is one of those stories you will want to read over and over, and each time, will grip your mind with a ferociety which will make you hate to finish it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and harrowing 'Gladiator' for kids, 2 Jul 2001
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This review is from: Slaves of the Mastery (Hardback) (Hardcover)
The best children's novel of 2001, this is the second of a trilogy. The first, The Wind Siger, won the Gold Smarties and was funny and gripping but this is far better. Admirers of Philip Pullman will find the same kind of seriousness... The Hath family, along with their tribe are taken into slavery by the Mastery, a culture similar to Imperial Rome. It creates high art, especially music, but through terror thanks the the Master's ability to dominate his subjects' minds. The Hath family fight back to free their people, and learn magical powers to challenge the Master. So many children's classics feature a lone hero, but the great thing about Nicholson's books is that the whole family work together and are loyal to each other. There are marvellous inventions such as the manaxa, a deadly gladiatorial dance, a flying cat, a beautiful princess who falls in love with the wrong person and so on but it's this warmth of feeling that is so affecting. A wonderful, captivating and enthralling tale.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A strong and powerful book., 10 May 2001
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This review is from: Slaves of the Mastery (Hardback) (Hardcover)
This book is one of the best books I've ever read. I ordered it from Amazon, and while I was waiting for it to arrive I came to amazon to read a few reveiws and see if Kesteral and Bowman were still the stars, but none said. Well I know now, and I'm not going to say! But I can recommend this book, strong and quick moving, with a plot to rival Northern Lights, this book will undoubtably go far. Just make sure you read the previous book, The wind singer, first. AMAZING!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Slaves of the mastery good or bad?
I think slaves of the mastery was ok but not brilliant as the story seemed to be very slow at the beginning and further on in the book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Callum

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
This is the best book in 'The Wind On Fire' trilogy! It continues the story of Kestrel and Bowman, the Hath twins. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Book Worm

5.0 out of 5 stars Great sequel 10/10
I have read the first one and this was certainly as good, maybe better. It kept me reading on and wanting to find out what happened next. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Doodles

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent second installment!
After reading 'The Wind Singer', I instantly grew to love the characters of Bowman and Kestrel and their adventure. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2005 by Karen Michelle

1.0 out of 5 stars Worse than the first
After abolishing the testing Aramanth is weak to an attack. It comes from the Mastery and it's ruthless soldiers, enslaving the Manth people. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2005 by kpdsosb10

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtakingly Amazing
I have to say that this book is stunning. I read the first book and thought it was okay, pretty good. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2004 by Melissa Heus

5.0 out of 5 stars Knocked Dead by The Wind on Fire!
The Slaves of the Mastery is the sequel to the earthshaking, "The Wind Singer." The first one knocked holes in modern literature and the second one is even more stunning. Read more
Published on 25 April 2003 by spudtom

4.0 out of 5 stars Different in the best possible way
The second part of Nicholson's trilogy shares the same excellent storytelling, and a tight plot, but there's almost a more political edge going on here. Read more
Published on 22 April 2003 by Mr. Paul J. Bradshaw

5.0 out of 5 stars The bes in this trilogy
I thoroughly enjoyed this book out of the three in the trilogy. I think that the ideas in it and the seperate roles that the different characters take on help to develop them and... Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2003 by autumnsurf

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant fantasy novel
Slaves of the Mastery is the second book in the adventure trilogy of Wind on Fire. The first book introduced 10 year old twins Kestrel and Bowman (who can read each others... Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2003

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