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Dragons at Crumbling Castle

And Other Tales

Terry Pratchett Mark Beech

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English
Clarion Books
04 October 2016
New York Times Bestseller!

This never-before-published collection of fourteen funny and inventive tales by acclaimed author Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of the beloved and bestselling Discworld fantasy series, features a memorable cast of inept wizards, sensible heroes, and unusually adventuresome tortoises.

Including more than one hundred black-and-white illustrations, the appealingly designed book celebrates Pratchett's inimitable wordplay and irreverent approach to the conventions of storytelling. These accessible and mischievous tales are an ideal introduction for young readers to this beloved author. Established fans of Pratchett's work will savor the playful presentation of the themes and ideas that inform his popular novels.

Read more of Sir Terry's silliest stories in The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner!
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Illustrated by:   Mark Beech
Imprint:   Clarion Books
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 193mm,  Width: 127mm,  Spine: 23mm
Weight:   249g
ISBN:   9780544813137
ISBN 10:   0544813138
Pages:   352
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 10 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Sir Terry Pratchett, the author of more than three dozen novels, is one of the world's best-selling and best-loved novelists writing in the English language. His books have sold more than 85 million copies worldwide. He passed away in 2015 from Alzheimer's disease. Visit his website at terrypratchettbooks.com.

Reviews for Dragons at Crumbling Castle: And Other Tales

Feature[s] characters heroic or hiss-worthy, pranks and battles aplenty, sly twists on the familiar tropes and his trademark mix of silly humor and accurate moral commentary. <i><b> Kirkus</b></i> It's a pleasure to read Pratchett's reflections in his introduction and to see his signature warmth, wit, and intelligence light up these simple stories. Appearing throughout the book, Beech's amusing ink-and-wash drawings perfectly capture the magic of the tales reminiscnet of Quentin Blake's illustrations. <i><b> Booklist</b></i> My son and I discovered Terry Pratchett's books together, when he was about eleven years old. He'd be reading on his own and would start to laugh, and then eagerly read the passage aloud to me and I'd do the same to him! Pratchett's books became a shared source of delight for us back then, and they still are today. <b> Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medal winner</b> Accompanied by Beech s wiry Quentin Blake like illustrations, as well as numerous typographical flourishes, this volume will please both its intended audience and older Pratchett completists. <i><b> Publishers Weekly</b></i> Middle grade readers who enjoy Pratchett's other works or Dalh's tales are bound to enjoy this one. <i><b><i><b> School Library Journal</b></i></b></i> Highly enjoyable fare. <i><b> Bulletin</b></i>


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