to emit a powerful song that destroys the Zars and saves Aramanth. Characters Kestrel Hath is the main character. She hates exams, family ratings and school. Bowman Hath is Kestrel's twin brother who accompanies her on the journey. Hanno Hath, the twins' father. Ira Hath, the twins' mother, a prophetess who is a direct descendant of prophet Ira Manth. Pinto "Pinpin" Hath is the twins' little sister who is tested in the beginning of the book. Mumpo is the silly and smelly orphan dunce who really likes Kestrel, after Kestrel sat next to him in class. The Emperor of Aramanth is a puppet ruler who is unable to leave his apartments, but possesses important knowledge about the history of Aramanth. The Wind Singer is a statue in the centre of Aramanth which once sang beautiful songs that made all who heard it happy. It sings no longer as the people of Aramanth were forced to give the "Voice of the Wind Singer" to the Morah people in exchange for protection from the evil Zars. References External links Nicholson's Official Website 2000 British novels Children's fantasy novels Novels by William Nicholson Twins in fiction Hyperion Books books