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Wintersmith

A Tiffany Aching Novel
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Wintersmith is a delightful fantasy tale where young witch Tiffany Aching stumbles into the Dance of the Seasons, accidentally drawing the attention of the spirit of winter. As snowflakes fall in her image, she must restore balance between elemental forces with the aid of her chaotic but loyal allies, the Nac Mac Feegles. This enchanting story blends humour, magic, and a journey of self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to whimsical tales filled with magic, humour, and adventure. It follows a young witch learning to balance her powers while navigating a world full of engaging characters and mischievous spirits. With a mix of warmth and wit, it's a delightful story for both children and adults who appreciate imaginative storytelling.

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Wintersmith

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The third book in the Tiffany Aching series - five Discworld novels by master storyteller Terry Pratchett.

Witches are odd.

That much is clear to Tiffany. But she likes them... in an odd sort of way. Just as she likes Roland... in a friend sort of way (which most certainly isn't odd).

But Tiffany hasn't really got time to think about Roland, because she has accidentally danced with Winter himself - the Wintersmith.

And now the Wintersmith has a bit of a crush on Tiffany.

According to her friend Daft Wullie, if Tiffany kisses the Wintersmith (an awful thought), her nose turns blue and falls off. According to the witches, if she doesn't shake off her admirer, there will never be another springtime...

Characteristically entertaining
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Series: Discworld Novels

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Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett has received praise for its dry wit and imaginative storytelling. Reviewers have highlighted the entertaining mix of comic dialogue, clever one-liners, and satirical observations about teenage life. Its exuberant energy and humour make it particularly engaging for readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552579155

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 December 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Childrens

Contributors:

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

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

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 Laura Ellen Anderson (Illustrator) When she's not trying to take over the world or fighting sock-stealing monsters, Laura Ellen Anderson is a professional children's book author and illustrator who lives in north London. The creator of Evil Emperor Penguin for the Phoenix comic, she is also the illustrator of Sibeal Pounder's Witch Wars series and CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell's picture books and Harper fiction series. Laura's first author/illustrator picture book, I Don't Want Curly Hair, was published by Bloomsbury in 2017. She has also created new cover illustrations for Enid Blyton's Famous Five series. www.lauraellenanderson.co.uk @Lillustrator

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