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.
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>