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The first in a trilogy, The Wind Singer is a mesmerizing and remarkably realized fantasy novel full of adventure, suspense, humor and warmth.

In his first novel for young adults, Nicholson blends fast-paced adventure, suspense, humor, and warmth. With its unforgettable characters and vivid, magical world, The Wind Singer is the exciting beginning to a compelling new fantasy trilogy.

Kestrel Hath's schoolroom rebellion against the stifling caste system of Aramanth leads to explosive consequences for her and her family: they are relegated to the city's lowest caste and are ostracized. With nothing left to lose, Kestrel and her twin brother, Bowman, do the... Read Full Overview

In the city of Aramanth, the Hath family is one of very few that believes more in ideas and dreams than in endless toil and rantings. This trilogy follows twins Kestrel and Bowman Hath, their good friend Mumpo, and their prophetic mother on a series of adventures to save the... Read Full Overview

Praise for Slaves of the Mastery: - An ALA Notable Book- "A masterful sequel to The Wind Singer...Political intrigue, magical power, and quiet humor will keep the pages turning as readers follow the adventures of heroic twins, but at the heart of this tale is an exploration of... Read Full Overview

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.

After a night of partying results in a near-fatal accident, Alex Castille-Reed is sent to join her biologist father on an eagle-tagging expedition in Minnesota. She soon finds herself stranded on a small island with an injured eaglet, forced to fight for her own life, as well... Read Full Overview