Author:Terry Pratchett,Paul Kidby
Discover master story-teller Terry Pratchett’s incredible Discworld in this first book in the Tiffany Aching series . . .
Tiffany Aching wants to be a witch when she grows up . . .
A proper one, with a pointy hat. And flying, Tiffany has always dreamed of flying (though it's cold up there, and you have to wear really thick pants, two layers).
And as the twentieth granddaughter of her Granny Aching: shepherdess extraordinaire, and protector of the land, Tiffany knows the most important thing a real witch can do is protect others with their magic. So, when the monsters of Fairyland kidnap her brother, Tiffany decides it’s up to her to defend her home, even if she’s only armed with a frying pan and her common sense.
Luckily she has some very unusual help: the local Nac Mac Feegle – a.k.a 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 . . .
This edition includes a special introduction from Rhianna Pratchett.
'If you've never read a Discworld novel, what's the matter with you?' Guardian
'Quite, quite brilliant' Starburst
DISCOVER THE FULL TIFFANY ACHING SERIES, THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO DISCWORLD:
The Wee Free Men
A Hat Full of Sky
Wintersmith
I Shall Wear Midnight
The Shepherd’s Crown
Full of good jokes, very well illustrated in a cheerily informal style and seductively enjoyable to read
—— CarouselIrresistibly funny . . . Lightly yet cleverly written and illustrated, with sparkling black and white cartoons
—— Northern EchoTwo scary but comical stories
—— Birmingham Evening MailTwo hilarious school stories
—— Burnley ExpressAtmospheric, perceptive and brilliant
—— Daily EchoBrilliant...the quality of imagination at play here is something special
—— TESJoseph Delaney's The Wardstone Chronicles are a series of books that have maintained the very highest standard for nearly a decade. The Spook's Nightmare is another excellent addition to the series. Highly recommended.
—— Fantasy Book Review