{"product_id":"the-wee-free-men-a-novel-of-discworld-isbn-9780063442139","title":"The Wee Free Men: A Novel of Discworld","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA Notable Children's Book *\u003cem\u003e Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e Fanfare Book * \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e Editor’s Choice * \u003cem\u003eSLJ\u003c\/em\u003e Best Book of the Year * \u003cem\u003eLocus\u003c\/em\u003e Award winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first Discworld adventure starring young witch Tiffany Aching is a breathtaking tale of heroism and a sidesplitting introduction to the uproariously funny six-inch-high Wee Free Men, from fantasy legend and bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Exuberant and irresistible.” —\u003cem\u003eThe Washington Post  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA nightmarish danger threatens from the other side of reality....\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArmed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether they must face headless horsemen, ferocious grimhounds, terrifying dreams come true, and ultimately the sinister Queen of the Elves herself....\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Discworld novels can be read in any order, but \u003cem\u003eThe Wee Free Men\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book in the fabulous and funny Tiffany Aching series, which is comprised of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wee Free Men\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Hat Full of Sky\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWintersmith\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Shall Wear Midnight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Shepherd’s Crown\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTiffany’s mentors, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, star in the novels \u003cem\u003eEqual Rites\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWyrd Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWitches Abroad\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLords and Ladies\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMaskerade\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eCarpe Jugulum\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd don’t miss Terry Pratchett’s hilarious and wise Discworld novel \u003cem\u003eThe Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of the Carnegie Medal!\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Wonderful language, genuinely scary explorations, and a young girl whose growing up is believable and exciting.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An enthralling and rewarding read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Pratchett’s touch is light but assured as he steers the tale easily between magical adventure and the just-as-interesting ordinary life on the Chalk, with comedic interludes, hair-raising danger, and flashbacks. The slow but tantalizing pace is superb, the matter-of-fact tone spot on—just the package to appeal to those who admire not just a brave heart but a quick comeback as well.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Set in a chillingly unrecognizable ‘fairyland,’ this ingenious melange of fantasy, action, humor, and sly bits of social commentary contains complex underlying themes on the nature of love, reality, and dreams. The Carnegie Medal-winner’s fans will not be disappointed.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Perfect for anyone who enjoys The Princess Bride and the works of Douglas Adams. A wonderfully funny fantasy for all ages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKLIATT (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA glorious read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With its wry wit and acerbic collision of the mystical with the mundane, the latest book in Pratchett’s internationally popular Discworld, is good solid storytelling done in a style that reads like Celtic mythology fused with the girl power of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” with dialogue by Robert Burns.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Exuberant and irresistible. 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