The Wee Free Men
Terry Pratchett
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ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA Notable Children's Book * Horn Book Fanfare Book * Kirkus Reviews Editor’s Choice * SLJ Best Book of the Year
By the beloved and bestselling grandmaster of fantasy, Sir Terry Pratchett, this is the first in a series of Discworld novels starring the young witch Tiffany Aching.
A nightmarish danger threatens from the other side of reality. . . .
Armed with only a frying pan and her common sense, young witch-to-be Tiffany Aching must defend her home against the monsters of Fairyland. Luckily she has some very unusual help: the local Nac Mac Feegle—aka the Wee Free Men—a clan of fierce, sheep-stealing, sword-wielding, six-inch-high blue men.
Together they must face headless horsemen, ferocious grimhounds, terrifying dreams come true, and ultimately the sinister Queen of the Elves herself. . . .
The five funny and fabulous Tiffany Aching adventures are:
- The Wee Free Men
- A Hat Full of Sky
- Wintersmith
- I Shall Wear Midnight
- The Shepherd’s Crown
Tiffany’s mentors, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, star in the novels Equal Rites, Wyrd Sisters, Witches Abroad, Lords and Ladies, Maskerade, and Carpe Jugulum.
And don’t miss Terry Pratchett’s hilarious and wise Discworld novel The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, winner of the Carnegie Medal!
Product Details
| Publisher | Clarion Books |
| Publish Date | May 25, 2004 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780060012380 |
| Dimensions | 6.8 X 4.2 X 1.0 inches | 7.0 pounds |
About the Author
Terry Pratchett (1948–2015) is the acclaimed creator of the globally revered Discworld series. In all, he authored more than fifty bestselling books, which have sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any.
Reviews
“Like Celtic mythology fused with ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.’” — New York Times Book Review
“Wonderful language, genuinely scary explorations, and a young girl whose growing up is believable and exciting.” — The Chicago Tribune
“An enthralling and rewarding read.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A glorious read.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
“Just the package to appeal to those who admire not just a brave heart but a quick comeback as well.” — The Horn Book (starred review)
“The Carnegie Medal winner’s fans will not be disappointed.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“The humor and the danger will appeal to Discworld fans and also readers who relish J. K. Rowling’s Harry.” — ALA Booklist
“A lovely romp for Pratchett fans of all ages.” — Locus
“Perfect for anyone who enjoys The Princess Bride and the works of Douglas Adams.” (starred review) — KLIATT
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