Discover the Literary World of W.A. Noble
Beast-Speaker 1: Dragon Flight
Children are disappearing from the city of Seddon without a trace. The city gates are locked and guarded, but still the children disappear. One night, Seeger and his friend Boyd are taken and they at last understand the mystery. The abductors are using dragons! Two days later they arrive at the city of Midrash, where everything serves the military machine – including children who are forced to become soldiers. Their only hope of escape lies with a unique gift Seeger has discovered – but one which he must keep secret from his captors. He can speak to dragons.
This book is currently being prepared for re-publishing. Existing stock can still be purchased here (Australian sales only).
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Excellent debut novel
Absolutely engaging story. The plot line was intriguing and something new- which is great for this genre. Left me waiting for the next instalment. My teenager read this book and loved it too. Great characters that you can empathise with. Lovely début from a promising new author. Highly recommend. Diedre McFaul, Australia
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A great read
From the very first page, I was hooked. This is certainly a well-told story that has all the components of a classic novel: action, drama, romance, suspense. I honestly could not put it down. Even the camels’ Ocker language was quite believable! I can hardly wait for Book 2. Jon S, Australia
A great read!
Really liked this book. Full of suspense & action. Likeable characters, interesting central issue of child soldiers, good mix of fantasy & reality, can’t wait for the next instalment. Mrs BN Britton, Australia
Irresistibly engaging!
An intriguing story line with frightening parallels to our own indifference and disregard for the plight of stolen children. The characters become your friends by the very first page. I’m ready for the second instalment now. Macey Williams, USA
Fantastic
Beast-speaker (Dragon Flight) is a fantastic fantasy adventure that can be quite confronting. Its author, WA Noble, certainly doesn’t pull any punches in telling the story. At times the horror of the situation, especially given that it happens to children, was almost too much, but there was hope in the story as well, although the story juxtaposes between two different boys who are both forced in opposite directions. The story resolved enough to be satisfying but left me wanting more, so I am looking forward to the next in the series. Highly recommended. D Stringer, USA
Hooked!
Fast paced, humorous and noble! Drawn into the plot, loved how the characters unfolded – read start to end in one sitting. Bring on Book 2! Andrew, USA
Beast-Speaker 2: Dragon Friend
Escaping from Midrash was not easy, even riding on the back of a dragon. Seeger promised his friend Boyd he would return with help to set him and the other child soldiers free from the brutality of the Midrashi.
What he does not know is that it will nearly be a year before he finally returns, across the desert, with an army and five dragons. But what will he find after all this time? Can the Midrashi be defeated? And what has become of Boyd and the other children?
This book is currently out of print and is being prepared for re-publishing. Existing stock can still be purchased here (Australian sales only).
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Beautifully written story about a young man and his ability to ‘mind speak’ to animals. Following on from Book 1, the story continues with its fire breathing dragon heroes and delivers all the answers to our questions plus a few more. Great character development and story tension. While this story’s theme is serious with child soldiers and the horrors of war there is also a strong theme of love, humour and friendship conquering all. Can’t wait for Book 3!
Liz, Australia
Beast-Speaker 3: Dragon Home
Seeger and his friends are horribly damaged from their experiences as child soldiers in books 1 and 2 of the trilogy. Returning home is also difficult and their longing for meaning and belonging catapult them into an adventure to rescue a trafficked girl and save the dragons’ ancient home from evil. But how can they win a war with so few resources? Dragon Home will leave you wanting much more of Seeger and his dragon friends. – Rosanne Hawke, author of Riding the Wind: Writing for Children and Young Adults.
This book is currently out of print and is being prepared for re-publishing. Existing stock can still be purchased here (Australian sales only).
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Exciting and impactful
W.A. Noble’s flight of imagination, exploring her love of all things dragon, is a fabulous read. Its theme, child soldiers, is heart-rending, and she doesn’t whitewash it, but she manages to minimise the graphic horror for young readers. Those more aware, or of a questioning mind, will realise there’s more under the surface. It’s not a happily-ever-after finish – the theme is not that simple – but it’s satisfying and leaves the reader wanting more of this fascinating world and its lovable characters. Belberg, Australia
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An Excellent read
An excellent story, that was hard to put down. The characters are wonderful, very easy to like or loath them as appropriate. Can’t wait for the next book. Tania C Plueckhahn, Australia
Great Read
Couldn’t put the book down once I started it. Can’t wait for the next one to find out what happened next. Sue Thompson, Australia
Wow! A great story.
Well written, with great characters, a good story, and hidden depths. Both the ordinary and the divine are written so naturally. It finished too soon- I can’t wait for the next instalment. Helen, USA
Absolutely engaging story. The plot line was intriguing and something new- which is great for this genre. Left me waiting for the next instalment. My teenager read this book and loved it too. Great characters that you can empathise with. Lovely début from a promising new author. Highly recommend. Diedre McFaul, Australia
Beast-Speaker 4: Dead Man’s Fingers
The war is long over and the children who were its victims and heroes are growing up quickly. But just when life seems to be granting them a period of peace and normality, they are called upon to find a cure for the mysterious disease eating away at the limbs and life of their city’s leader. Ancient cryptic clues lead them to a far-away and long forgotten mountain enclave where Seeger encounters a very different kind of beast to anything he has seen before. Even with the timely assistance of some dragons, the outcome of this quest remains in the balance until the final pages.
This book is currently out of print and is being prepared for re-publishing. Existing stock can still be purchased here (Australian sales only).
Reviews
Fans will not be disappointed!
I had a heads-up that Wendy was writing a fourth book in her series and couldn’t wait for it to become available. Her characters are well-drawn engaging and her style of writing is captivating. I hope she never runs out of inspiration for new protagonists and new adventures for the people of Seddon. She handles sensitive themes with wisdom and compassion and the bad guys are dealt with justly. My wife seems amazed at how fast I can read new stories, but it’s easy with great stories like “Dead Man’s Fingers!” BA, USA
Be My Amazon
Already coping with spiritual and emotional abuse, Deirdre is diagnosed with breast cancer. Just before undergoing a mastectomy, she hears the Lord tell her to be his Amazon. Relieved to learn he’s not asking her to be an enormous river, she fulfills the calling in unexpected ways, showing God’s grace to her fellow patients and the homeless men in her town. Using the weapons of prayer and forgiveness, and with the support of faithful friends, Deirdre, God’s Amazon, is in the fight of her life.
Published in the USA by Wipf & Stock.
Buyers within Australia can purchase here.
Overseas buyers can purchase at Wipf & Stock or Amazon.
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Very Relatable
Having grown up in an evangelical church, I see my experience in every page. I can’t help but love the author’s tongue-in-cheek humour as the story is told of the goings-on in this small church and the parishioners as they grapple with real life issues, but are forced to question the validity of their values when confronted by a preacher that is apparently a “Prophet.” The way the real life in this town and its community is presented so authentically is refreshing. It’s a wonderful read and highly recommended! Jon S, Australia
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Couldn’t put the book down
I laughed and cried my way through the book, my kind of book, and so relatable on point for a ‘fiction’ book. I binge read it and will read it again in case I missed anything. Thoroughly recommend. Sue Thompson, Australia
Doing combat with cancer, charlatans, and churchianity
A solidly good read, at times rollicking and heart-warming, at times exasperating, about a woman battling breast cancer and the attendant issues of self-esteem, uncertainty, and a stretched faith. The author keeps the action moving and the pages turning, and her storytelling skills and sharp wit provide excellent balance to the heavier issues the main character is dealing with. The story affirms that because God loves humans he loves imperfect creatures whose worth in His sight is not grounded in their anxious pursuit of perfection, but in His never-ending flow of divine grace and mercy. A wonderful and significant takeaway in a story that will ring all too true for many of its readers. P Baker, USA
Great Book
This book is very good. Wonderfully written and entertaining. A must buy. Marlyce I, USA