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William Nicholson

William Nicholson was for many years a television producer, making documentary films. This lead to writing television plays (Shadowlands, Life Story, Sweet as You Are, The March), and then stage plays (Shadowlands, Map of the Heart, Katherine Howard, The Retreat from Moscow) and films (Shadowlands, Sarafina, Nell, First Knight, Gladiator). He is married with three children.

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  • Firesong

    Firesong

    Author: William Nicholson
    Publisher: Farshore
    Interest age: 12+
    Reading age: 12

    Bowman and Kestrel face an awesome responsibility for the future of their people: they must unravel the mysteries of the Singer people and prepare to face their worst fears.

  • Jango

    Jango

    Author: William Nicholson
    Publisher: Farshore
    Interest age: 11+
    Reading age: 10+

    Seeker, Morning Star and the Wildman are learning the secrets of the Nomana: how to harness and use the power of the Noble Warriors.

  • Slaves of the Mastery

    Slaves of the Mastery

    Author: William Nicholson
    Publisher: Farshore
    Interest age: 12+
    Reading age: 11+

    This is the second part of a trilogy, bringing together the Manth people, who were first introduced in The Wind Singer, with two other societies. 

  • The Wind Singer

    The Wind Singer

    Author: William Nicholson
    Publisher: Farshore
    Interest age: 11+
    Reading age: 11+

    This is a stunningly original fantasy, set in the mythical city of Aramanth, where every hosehold is judged solely on its members' ability to perform in examinations.

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