Noman: Book Three of the Noble Warriors (Noble Warriors Series) [Abridged, Audiobook, CD] [Audio CD]

William Nicholson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Noble Warriors Series | Publication Date: June 1, 2008

Seeker, Morning Star, and the Wildman’s world has changed drastically: The Nomana have disbanded, the island of Nom is gone forever, and its people have scattered, seeking shelter – and something to believe in. When a young boy preaching nonviolence and joy mesmerizes everyone who comes in contact with him, a large following grows quickly, one that soon includes Morning Star and the Wildman. Yet Seeker, obsessed with his increasingly perilous journey to kill the last of the Old Ones, finds his mission placing him at odds with this new leader. As Morning Star longs for things to be the same again with Seeker but fears it is too late, the Wildman – a restless warlord without a war – turns a new corner that none would have expected. In this stunning and thought-provoking conclusion to the Noble Warriors trilogy, the strength of friendship, loyalty, and faith is tested as all three heroes must decide whom to trust . . . and what to believe. “A thrilling story of integrity shaped in the face of corruption and vaulting ambition.” – The Guardian (London) on Jango “Written in the same style as Christopher Paolini’s Eragon and Terry Brooks’s The Sword of Shannara, the quest itself will form the characters into the people they were always meant to be.” – School Library Journal on Seeker “Spectacular.” – Kirkus Reviews on Seeker “Fantasy fans will devour this book and eagerly anticipate the next one.” – VOYA on Seeker

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 8 Up—In this conclusion to the trilogy, Seeker, a Noble Warrior, is using his extraordinary powers to track down and kill the last two remaining savanters, evil creatures that drain the lir (life) out of their victims in order to prolong their own. Seeker has tracked them from the ends of the Earth, and to kill them is his final mission. What starts as a hunt turns into a philosophical debate. Each of the three Noble Warriors is presented with both an external battle of swords and flesh and an internal battle of faith and understanding. The setting for this story is a pastoral world much like our own 150 years ago. There are deserts and mountains, green valleys and deep seas that Seeker spends most of the book running through, which keeps the tempo of the story up. The other main characters seem to sit and contemplate their existence, occasionally moving for a fight or a short trip. Their focus is on the nature of the world, their place in it, and whether their god—the All and Only—exists at all. Unfortunately, the theme is sometimes too obviously superimposed on the plot. Relationship patterns and scenes among the characters are recycled over and over again. Wildman and Caressa, for example, have the same argument numerous times, and it's hardly worthy of two military leaders such as themselves. Still, the book is worth purchasing for fans of the series.—Jennifer-Lynn Draper, Children's Literature Consultant, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Booklist

Dispersed along with other warrior-monks after the destruction of the Nomana monastery (Jango, 2007), Seeker struggles with the burden of saving his faith, while his former companions find solace among the joyful followers of a new spiritual leader. In the finale to Nicholson’s sweeping Noble Warriors trilogy, the characters’ inner journeys can slow the book’s momentum, especially as mystical visions and abstract dialogues lead Seeker closer to an understanding of himself and his god. Returning readers in the midst of their own,  spiritual questioning will likely be most receptive to this unusually contemplative series closer. Grades 7-10. --Jennifer Mattson --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio on CD (June 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423318552
• ISBN-13: 978-1423318552
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 1.4 inches
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A too-little-known and absolutely stunning trilogy masterpiece, July 12, 2009

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jarowe92 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Noman: Book Three of the Noble Warriors (Hardcover)

Our family is always reading together *quality* fantasy literature.

To us the most under-praised and under-publicized fantasy trilogy is William Nicholson's The Noble Warriors, in three volumes -- Seeker: Book One of the Noble Warriors, Jango: Book Two of the Noble Warriors, and Noman: Book Three of the Noble Warriors.

It's about two teen-age boys (Seeker and Wildman) and one teen-age girl, (Morning Star), and it soars, with evocativeness and compassion and even tenderness, into their fantasy and magical civilization's politics, hypocrisy, authoritarianism, homeless underclass, gangs, wars, and above all these sensitive teen's heroism and their spirituality -- their engagement with each other, fraudulent cults, barbarous religion (including human sacrifice), peaceful (and magical) monasticism, and their true spiritual seeking.

It touches seamlessly and coherently on so many deftly interwoven themes. It is absolutely action-packed entertaining, audaciously intelligent, adventurous, deeply reflective, much too-little known, and a simply stunning achievement.

4.0 out of 5 stars Noble warriors book three, July 28, 2010

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Grant Bernart (ALAMEDA, CA, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Noman: Book Three of the Noble Warriors (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it as a good buy. The shipping for this book arrived quickly and safely. I also bought this book cheaply making it an even better deal. After reading the first two of this trilogy, (Seeker, Jango) The last book tied it all up very nicely.

4.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, March 29, 2009

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This review is from: Noman: Book Three of the Noble Warriors (Hardcover)

NOMAN is the finale to THE NOBLE WARRIORS trilogy. I would not suggest reading this book before you read the previous two.

The novel brings a beautiful end to the story of Seeker, Jango, and Morning Star. The stories are very character-driven, and to fully grasp the depth and spirituality of the characters it is important to understand their past. The author writes the book by taking the reader into the actions of the main characters by alternating chapters. At times this did make it difficult to follow the story line, because there was a lack of consistency and flow throughout the story.

This book is thought-provoking and contains symbolism and moral messages that can be directly associated with religion and spirituality.

During NOMAN, the young people in the book are sent on their own individual quests to decide who they want to be and what is important to them in their lives. Even as Seeker faces the completion of his quest to kill the last of the Old Ones, he finds someone who is preaching joy and love - and he is forced to face the reality of his past decisions.

Although it would be nice to see them use their powers all together, I liked the individual aspect of the teens learning to deal with life problems on their own.

Reviewed by: LaLeesha Haynes