10+)ĭarius Kellner suffers from depression, bullying by high school jocks, and a father who seems to always be disappointed in him. As Wee Billy Bigchin says, “A metaphor is a kind o’ lie to help people understand what’s true.” This one is verra weel done indeed. This is what readers will understand with their Third Thoughts their First Thoughts will delight in the return of Tiffany, the Feegles and the not-quite-hero Roland, and their Second Thoughts will revel in the homely details of the relationships among the witches and the people they serve.

Pratchett once again delivers a sidesplittingly funny adventure that overlays a deeply thoughtful inquiry into the nature of narrative and identity: how the stories we tell shape our understanding of ourselves and of the world we inhabit. As the lovestruck god piles Tiffany-shaped snowflake onto Tiffany-shaped snowflake, winter threatens to choke the world, and naturally, it’s up to Tiffany and the tiny and raucous Nac Mac Feegles to put the story to rights. Tiffany’s mentors, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, star in the novels Equal Rites, Wyrd Sisters, Witches Abroad, Lords and Ladies, Maskerade, and Carpe Jugulum.Crivens! When almost-13-year-old Tiffany Aching, apprentice witch, dances into the Dark Morris, she dances into one of the oldest stories of all-the endlessly repeating cycle of the seasons-and wins the heart of the Wintersmith. The five funny and fabulous Tiffany Aching adventures are: It will take all the young witch's skill and cunning, as well as help from the legendary Granny Weatherwax and the irrepressible Wee Free Men, to survive until Spring.īecause if Tiffany doesn't make it to Spring, Spring won't come for anyone. When the Spirit of Winter takes a fancy to Tiffany Aching, he wants her to stay in his gleaming, frozen world.

Full of rich humor, wisdom, and eventfulness.” - Horn Book (starred review)īy the beloved and bestselling grandmaster of fantasy, Sir Terry Pratchett, this is the third in a series of Discworld novels starring the young witch Tiffany Aching.

“Pratchett’s unique blend of comedy and articulate insight is at its vibrant best. ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA Booklist Editors' Choice * ALA Notable Children's Book

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