Synopses & Reviews
Twins Bowman and Kestrel have saved their family and the rest of the Manth people from slavery and helped bring about the downfall of the cruel city-state of the Mastery. Now, led by their mother, a prophetess, they are free to seek their promised land. But the journey is long and hard, filled with many dangers, enemies, distractions, and temptations. And each of the travelers is preoccupied with his or her own worries. Hanno Hath, the twins' father, is troubled to see his beloved wife weaken as they draw close to the promised land. As well, he must bolster the endurance of the often doubting and disgruntled Manth people. Bowman is torn between his attraction to Sisi, a former princess, and his destiny, as he perceives it, to sacrifice himself for the good of the people. Kestrel also feels a pull toward a mission, toward something-but for some reason, she cannot envision her life beyond the journey. This is the satisfying and profound ending to the trilogy, which began with The Wind Singer, winner of the coveted Smarties Prize in England.
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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 slavery, freedom and destiny.--School Library Journal Awards and Citations for The Wind Singer:
- Winner of the Nestle Smarties Prize
- An ALA Notable Book
- ...[a] highly imaginative debut YA novel...--Publishers Weekly
- ...the background is well delineated, as are the fabulous battles...a thrilling denouement leaves the way clear for the rest of the saga.--Booklist
Synopsis
The concluding novel of this fantasy trilogy finds twins Bowman and Kestrel, led by their mother, the prophetess, continuing their journey to the promised land. Illustrations.