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| Original Title: | The Wee Free Men |
| ISBN: | 0060012382 (ISBN13: 9780060012380) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Discworld #30, Discworld - Tiffany Aching #1 |
| Characters: | Nanny Ogg, Tiffany Aching, Nac Mac Feegle, Granny Weatherwax |
| Setting: | Discworld The Chalk |
| Literary Awards: | Locus Award for Best Young Adult Novel (2004), Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Children's Literature (2004) (2016), Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2006), Parenting Book of the Year Award (2003), WH Smith Teen Choice Award (2003) |
Terry Pratchett
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 375 pages Rating: 4.27 | 89371 Users | 4061 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Wee Free Men (Discworld #30) |
| Author | : | Terry Pratchett |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 375 pages |
| Published | : | 2004 by HarperTrophy (first published May 1st 2003) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Young Adult. Fiction. Humor |
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"Another world is colliding with this one," said the toad. "All the monsters are coming back.""Why?" said Tiffany.
"There's no one to stop them."
There was silence for a moment.
Then Tiffany said, "There's me."
Armed only with a frying pan and her common sense, Tiffany Aching, a young witch-to-be, is all that stands between the monsters of Fairyland and the warm, green Chalk country that is her home. Forced into Fairyland to seek her kidnapped brother, Tiffany allies herself with the Chalk's local Nac Mac Feegle - aka the Wee Free Men - a clan of sheep-stealing, sword-wielding, six-inch-high blue men who are as fierce as they are funny. Together they battle through an eerie and ever-shifting landscape, fighting brutal flying fairies, dream-spinning dromes, and grimhounds - black dogs with eyes of fire and teeth of razors - before ultimately confronting the Queen of the Elves, absolute ruler of a world in which reality intertwines with nightmare. And in the final showdown, Tiffany must face her cruel power alone...
In a riveting narrative that is equal parts suspense and humor, Carnegie Medalist Terry Pratchett returns to his internationally popular Discworld with a breathtaking tale certain to leave fans, new and old, enthralled.
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How can something be so funny, and at the same time so serious and deep? The whole story and Tiffany herself. She is so earnest, never surprised by the oddest things - wee free men popping up, witches and monsters appearing, the world needing to be savedshe takes all that in her stride. She questions things other people, even adults, take on face value, and she THINKS. About things in general, and also about her own thoughts and reactions. Yes! I'm me! I am careful and logical and I look upThis lovely can teach you a lesson you wont forget in a hurry. A lesson about the Nac Mac Feegle, those dreaded Wee Free (Scottish Cutie) Men. About the useful utility of an 8 skillet (theres a reason its exactly 8 inches...unless some poor sod has failed at his job and lets face it were all human, arent we?). About aching Achings, grumpy Grannies, witchy Tickies (they dry out quickly!). If youre not into a good belly of humor ... well ... we might not make good friends, but Ill still recommend
Pictsies not Pixies.While Terry Pratchetts 2003 Discworld STORY (signifying that it is young adult book) introduces the spunky and likable nine year old protagonist Tiffany Aching (spawning four more books) the true hero(es) of this very enjoyable adventure are the Nac Mac Feegle.Standing six inches tall, ginger bearded and blue tattooed, the Wee Free Men are fearless, profane (in a YA approved package), and like stealing, drinking and fighting. They are as hilarious as minions, kick ass and
The Wee Free Men is the first book in the Tiffany Aching subseries of Discworld. Calling it young adult might be a stretch since the protagonist is nine and I thought the story seemed suitable for a younger audience. On the other hand, as with many children protagonists, she probably behaved as if she were older than a typical nine-year-old. In any case, the story was entertaining enough for an adult to enjoy and I did enjoy it quite a bit.The story is set in a small farming community, where
And now I'm at the point of stacking reviews :)Part of the Pratchett reread with the SpecFic Buddy Reads group in 2019.The below review is from an audiobook listen a few years ago. This time around I did it in print, and even though I can nearly recite it at this point, after reading the brilliant Night Watch I just had to keep going.Interestingly this was my first time rereading after reading The Shepherd's Crown and I found the parallels fascinating. As much as this is a book about Tiffany
This was marketed as a Discworld novel for 'younger readers,' but Ifound the story and style to be no more (or less) juvenile than thatof any of Pratchett's other books. It's the 30th Discworld book, andthe first to feature the character Tiffany Aching (although i wasalready familiar with her from reading 'Wintersmith' - I've nevertried to read Pratchett in order.)Nine-year-old Tiffany's baby brother is kidnapped by the Queen of theElves - an antagonist who spreads winter where ever she goes.
The Wee Free Men is the first book in the Tiffany Aching subseries of Discworld. Calling it young adult might be a stretch since the protagonist is nine and I thought the story seemed suitable for a younger audience. On the other hand, as with many children protagonists, she probably behaved as if she were older than a typical nine-year-old. In any case, the story was entertaining enough for an adult to enjoy and I did enjoy it quite a bit.The story is set in a small farming community, where
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