Paperback, 352 pages

English language

Published Oct. 2, 2007 by Corgi.

ISBN:
978-0-552-55369-8
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OCLC Number:
141380352

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4 stars (14 reviews)

Wintersmith is a comic fantasy novel by British writer Terry Pratchett, set in the Discworld and written with younger readers in mind. It is labelled a "Story of Discworld" to indicate its status as children's or young adult fiction, unlike most of the books in the Discworld series. Published on 21 September 2006, it is the third novel in the series to feature the character of Tiffany Aching. It received recognition as a 2007 Best Book for Young Adults from the American Library Association.In 2013 folk-rock band Steeleye Span collaborated with Pratchett, a fan of the band, to produce a Wintersmith concept album, released in October 2013.

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reviewed Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 35)

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This book is about both kinds of heroism: the epic kind, like someone who has to jaunt into the underworld to rescue someone; and the everyday kind, like rescuing lost lambs and tending to the sick and needy.

Sir Terry pulls out four of his best characters to explore these themes. (And thinking about the topic of "best characters", I really ought to sit down and puzzle out who my favorite is. Because we all have to have a favorite -- just ask your parents about your sibling.) Tiffany Aching, 13-year-old witch-in-training, has her first great love affair, involving a meet-cute regarding a Morris Dance and an immortal elemental. Nanny Ogg and Granny Weatherwax help her sort through the consequences.

But if you want a book about heroism, the character you need is a fellow named Rob Anybody, the walking embodiment of heroism.


“An heroic effort, Mr. Anybody,” said Granny. …
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Subjects

  • Fantasy
  • Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
  • Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic
  • Children's Books - Young Adult Fiction

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