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Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being A Witch

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Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being A Witch is a delightful exploration into the life and adventures of Tiffany Aching as she navigates the world of witchcraft. This Young Adult book serves as a blend of practical advice, magical insights, and witty wisdom, offering an engaging glimpse into the responsibilities and joys of being a witch. Perfect for fans of the Discworld series, it captures the spirit of growing up with magic.
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You might enjoy this young adult book if you're fascinated by witchcraft and the coming-of-age journeys of strong female protagonists. The narrative creatively explores themes of magic, self-discovery, and empowerment, appealing to enthusiasts of fantastical adventures and fans of the Discworld universe looking for a fresh perspective.

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Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being A Witch

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Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being A Witch is the ultimate illustrated guide to being a witch in the Discworld universe—a must-have for any Terry Pratchett fan.

"They say you don't find witchcraft, it finds you . . ."

This illustrated and practical guide covers everything you've ever wanted to know about being a witch in Discworld, from telling the bees to magical cheese, working with other witches to dealing with elves, and tending flocks to fending off forces from other worlds.

This beautiful and practical guide has been compiled by Tiffany Aching herself, including snippets of remembered wisdom from Granny Aching alongside notes from Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Miss Tick, and Rob Anybody, who offer their own unique perspectives on all things witchcraft.

Whether you're a herbologist or a headologist, this book will inspire and empower new witches and seasoned practitioners alike.

With colourful illustrations from Paul Kidby throughout, this brilliant in-world guide is the perfect addition to any Discworld collection.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241651995

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

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

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 763g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Rhianna Pratchett (Author) Rhianna Pratchett grew up on the chalk of Wiltshire. She worked as a journalist before moving into the video games industry, becoming an award-winning writer on titles such as Heavenly Sword, Mirror's Edge, and Overlord, as well as the Tomb Raider reboot and its sequel. As well as having written for DC, Dark Horse and Marvel, she combined her love of novels and gaming by authoring the Fighting Fantasy novel Crystal of Storms. She also works as a screenwriter and producer for TV and film. Rhianna lives in London with her partner and ever-growing herd of cats. Gabrielle Kent (Author) Gabrielle Kent worked as a graphic artist on video games before becoming a senior lecturer in games development. Now a full-time author, her work includes Alfie Bloom - a series about a boy who inherits a castle and a whole load of magical problems, Knights and Bikes - a series based on the video game of the same name, and Rani Reports, featuring a girl who wants to be an investigative journalist and her adventures with her rambunctious Mauritian nani. Gabrielle lives in the North East of England with her husband, daughter and agoraphobic cat. 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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