I Shall Wear Midnight

(Discworld Novel 38)
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I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett follows young witch Tiffany Aching as she faces challenges in her community on the Chalk. Dealing with ancient evil, she must confront prejudices and dangers to protect the people she loves, using her wits and innate magic. This tale is a blend of fantasy and coming-of-age themes set in the whimsical Discworld universe.
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I Shall Wear Midnight

As the witch of the Chalk, Tiffany Aching performs the distinctly unglamorous work of caring for the needy. But someone – or something – is inciting fear, generating dark thoughts and angry murmurs against witches. Aided by the tiny-but-tough Wee Free Men, Tiffany faces a dire challenge, for if she falls, the whole Chalk falls with her .

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

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I Shall Wear Midnight is the fourth in a series of Discworld novels starring the young witch Tiffany Aching.

As the witch of the Chalk, Tiffany Aching performs the distinctly unglamorous work of caring for the needy. But someone—or something—is inciting fear, generating dark thoughts and angry murmurs against witches.

Tiffany must find the source of unrest and defeat the evil at its root. Aided by the tiny-but-tough Wee Free Men, Tiffany faces a dire challenge, for if she falls, the whole Chalk falls with her...

The Fourth Book in the Tiffany Aching Sequence

Series: Discworld Novels

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Terry Pratchett's I Shall Wear Midnight features teen witch Tiffany Aching, who is celebrated as one of his most formidable characters. The book is highly praised, with fans and critics alike noting the author's powerful writing and humour. Tiffany Aching enthusiasts are likely to find the story particularly satisfying, as Pratchett's comedic touch shines throughout.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552166058

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Childrens

Contributors:

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

Audience: General / adult, Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

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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