Jango: Bk. 2 (The Noble Warriors Trilogy) - Softcover

Nicholson, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405231270 ISBN 13: 9781405231275

Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

Seeker, Morning Star and the Wildman return in the second mesmerising book in William Nicholson’s award-winning epic fantasy series, The Noble Warriors.

‘A timeless piece of storytelling’ – TES

In a fortress-monastery on an island live the legendary warriors of the Nomana. It is a time of war and the mighty Orlan army marches to destroy the Nomana. But the Nomana are indestructible, aren't they?

Seeker, Morning Star and the Wildman must all choose whether to continue serving the Nomana. Their paths will lead them in very different directions. Seeker, when tested to his limits, discovers he is the strongest warrior. Morning Star faces turmoil - she is in love with someone who doesn't love her. And the Wildman decides to rebel and plans a terrifying escape from the Nomana. The three must fight for all they know at a time when everything they know is changing . . .

An epic fantasy of far-reaching significance. Fantasy books for children don’t get more spectacular than Jango.

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’s has not only sold millions of children’s books worldwide, he also written for the screen and the stage, including the Oscar-winning film Gladiator and the BAFTA-winning play Shadowlands.

About this title

Review:

"'The events rip along' Daily Telegraph; 'A thrilling story' Guardian. 'A timeless piece of storytelling'. The Daily Telegraph"

About the Author:

William Nicholson William Nicholson is one of the most talented and in demand writers in the world. He has won awards and critical acclaim across the silver screen, stage and printed book. As a Hollywood screenwriter he has written the screenplays for the Oscar-winning Gladiator and the BAFTA-winner Shadowlands, and his books for children have won him both the Smarties Gold Award and Blue Peter Book Award William was born in 1948 and received his early education at Downside School, a Roman Catholic monastic school, set in the countryside near Bath. He went on to study English Literature at Christ's College, Cambridge, graduating with a double First Class degree in 1970. After leaving university, William joined BBC television, where he worked as a documentary film maker. It was not long before William's talent was channelled into writing for television dramas. In addition to his hugely successful Wind on Fire trilogy, his books for children and his books for teenagers include the Noble Warriors series and Rich and Mad. William lives in Sussex with his wife Virginia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1405231270
• ISBN 13: 9781405231275
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432