{"product_id":"the-wee-free-men-isbn-9780060012380","title":"The Wee Free Men","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA Notable Children's Book * Horn Book Fanfare Book * Kirkus Reviews Editor’s Choice * SLJ Best Book of the Year \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the beloved and bestselling grandmaster of fantasy, Sir Terry Pratchett, this is the first in a series of Discworld novels starring the young witch Tiffany Aching.\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 five funny and fabulous Tiffany Aching adventures are:\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“Enthralling and rewarding. What’s not to love about a girl who takes on vicious monsters armed with only a frying pan?” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A lovely romp for Pratchett fans of all ages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLocus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Wonderful language, genuinely scary explorations, and a young girl whose growing up is believable and exciting.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Chicago 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“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“Just the package to appeal to those who admire not just a brave heart but a quick comeback as well.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Like Celtic mythology fused with ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.’” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book 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.” (starred review) - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKLIATT\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“The humor and the danger will appeal to Discworld fans and also readers who relish J. K. Rowling’s Harry.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A glorious read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888600215781,"sku":"NP9780060012380","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-wee-free-men-isbn-9780060012380","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}