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Wintersmith

(Discworld Novel 35)
By Terry Pratchett
Series: Discworld Novels
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Wintersmith is a captivating children's book where young witch Tiffany Aching mistakenly interrupts an ancient ritual, catching the attention of the Wintersmith, a personification of winter. As she navigates magical mishaps and faces the consequences of her actions, Tiffany learns valuable lessons about responsibility and the balance of nature. Set in the imaginative Discworld, this story delivers an enchanting mix of wit, magic, and coming-of-age themes.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories of magical adventures and appreciate quirky, imaginative worlds. It's perfect for young readers who enjoy tales of courage, friendship, and the challenges of growing up, all told with Terry Pratchett's signature wit and humour.

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Wintersmith

When the Spirit of Winter takes a fancy to young witch Tiffany Aching, he wants her to stay in his gleaming, frozen world. Because if Tiffany doesn't make it to Spring –

– Spring won't come.

THE THIRD BOOK IN THE TIFFANY ACHING SEQUENCE

The third in a series of Discworld novels starring the young witch Tiffany Aching.

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Wintersmith is the third in a series of Discworld novels starring the young witch Tiffany Aching.

When the Spirit of Winter takes a fancy to young witch Tiffany Aching, he wants her to stay in his gleaming, frozen world. For ever.

It will take all the young witch's skill and cunning, as well as help from the legendary Granny Weatherwax and the irrepressible Wee Free Men, to survive until Spring. Because if Tiffany doesn't make it to Spring—Spring won't come.

The third book in the Tiffany Aching sequence.

Series: Discworld Novels

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Wintersmith is praised for its fantastic storytelling and entertaining mix of humour and satire, particularly evident in the comic dialogue of the Feegles. With its exuberant energy and charm, the book is described as beautifully written and highly comic, regarded as an extraordinary achievement. Critics suggest it offers a compelling alternative to other popular fantasy literature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552553698

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 September 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Childrens

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Paul Kidby
  • Illustrated by Paul Kidby
  • Illustrated by Paul Kidby
  • Illustrated by Paul Kidby

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: Discworld Novels Terry Pratchett Young Adult

About the Author

Terry Pratchett (Author) Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 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 for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any. www.terrypratchettbooks.com Paul Kidby (Illustrator) Paul Kidby is best known for being the 'artist of choice' for Sir Terry Pratchett. Paul started working with Terry in 1993 and has designed the Discworld book jackets since 2002 following the death of artist Josh Kirby. He has illustrated many Discworld publications including The Art of Discworld, best-selling The Last Hero and the Terry Pratchett's Discworld Imaginarium. In 2019 he illustrated Good Omens written by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

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