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  • The Wind Singer

  • The Wind on Fire Trilogy, Book 1
  • By: William Nicholson
  • Narrated by: Samuel West
  • Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (97 ratings)

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The Wind Singer

By: William Nicholson
Narrated by: Samuel West
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Publisher's summary

In Aramanth, exams are everything. When Kestrel rebels, her family are sentenced to the harshest punishment. To save them, Kestrel learns the secret of the wind singer and she sets out to discover the true source of the evil that grips Aramanth.
©2001 William Nicholson (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
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awesome

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An Overlooked Masterpiece

The Wind Singer is an amazing children's book that doesn't have to be just for children. It is emotional and unique, not a rehashed story that's already been told. It is a fantasy story, though I think it falls more in the realm of dystopic fiction, without the harsh, futuristicness that is so often encountered in that genre. I recommend this book to anyone who has ever enjoyed YA lit at any point in their lives.

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Still my favorite a decade later

I first read this series in high school when I discovered the first book in our library. I loved it then, and reread the series dozens of times. Hearing this was a wonderful experience that brought back good memories of why I love these books so much. Wonderefully narrated. Thank you!

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most of the book is excellent

Unfortunately there were significant portions of the story that were too Alice in Wonderland for me. About a quarter of the book. The rest of the book really was excellent, which is why I made it to the end of the story.
The narration was excellent. I would definitely listen to Samuel West again .

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Wonderful narration

A well-written fantasy/dystopia story for middle-grade readers. Samuel West is an excellent narrator. He interprets the story with wit and verve. All the characters, and there are many, are distinct and easy to recognize through his many subtle voice variations. Beautifully done.

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Delightfully Unique

This book was my childhood. It was so different than every other story, I love it! Great writing and an awesome story. I enjoyed it also as an adult, but it's easy enough for any young or old reader to find thrilling.

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Still A Wonderful Book

It is a meaningful story with an adventure of variety. I read it in my youth and enjoyed it again as an audiobook.

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Pleasant

I don't know what I expected when I picked up 'The Wind Singer'. I regret to say I was put off at the start by the tone, which seems aimed at children. After getting into it though, I warmed to it. This is a very solid adventure story, through a fantasy world that teaches lessons and ignites the imagination. In short, it's all you want out of a children's fantasy novel. It did feel perhaps a bit cut short at times, like the author was forced to cut a bit for the sake of the story, but it isn't incredibly noticable. Great book for an 8-12 year old, or an adult looking for a glimpse of childhood.

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