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The Wee Free Men

Discworld Hardback Library
By Terry Pratchett
Series: Discworld Novels
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The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett is a whimsical children's fantasy novel set on the Discworld. It follows a young girl named Tiffany Aching, who discovers her talent for witchcraft. Alongside the mischievous, pint-sized, blue-skinned Nac Mac Feegle, she embarks on an adventure to rescue her brother from the clutches of evil creatures.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate whimsical fantasy filled with humour and adventure. It's perfect for fans of strong, witty heroines and magical world-building, where pint-sized but spirited characters make a big impact. Ideal for those who love stories about bravery, wisdom beyond years, and a playful look at the power of imagination in a vividly enchanting universe.

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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 .

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The first book in the incredible Tiffany Aching series. Now in a brand-new gift edition, part of the Discworld Hardback Library.

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 . . .

Series: Discworld Novels

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The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett is a standout piece of comic fantasy, capturing the charm and humour characteristic of Pratchett's writing. It has been praised as a work deserving widespread readership, brimming with wit and adventure.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857536051

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Doubleday Children's Books

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 336g

Pages: 320

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About the 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. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal, as well as being awarded a knighthood for services to literature. He died in March 2015. terrypratchettbooks.com

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