Wintersmith - (Tiffany Aching) by Terry Pratchett (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA Booklist Editors' Choice * ALA Notable Children's Book

"Pratchett's unique blend of comedy and articulate insight is at its vibrant best. Full of rich humor, wisdom, and eventfulness." --Horn Book (starred review)

By 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.

When the Spirit of Winter takes a fancy to Tiffany Aching, he wants her to stay in his gleaming, frozen world. Forever. 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.

Because if Tiffany doesn't make it to Spring, Spring won't come for anyone.

The five funny and fabulous Tiffany Aching adventures are:

The Wee Free MenA Hat Full of SkyWintersmithI Shall Wear MidnightThe Shepherd's Crown

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.

And don't miss Terry Pratchett's hilarious and wise Discworld novel The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents!

From the Back Cover

When the Spirit of Winter takes a fancy to Tiffany Aching, he wants her to stay in his gleaming, frozen world. Forever. It will take 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. Because if Tiffany doesn't make it to Spring--

--Spring won't come.

Review Quotes

"Bewitching." - Washington Post Book World

"Liberally laced with wisdom and humor." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"A wildly imaginative jaunt. A story of growing up and making tough choices. It's pure magic." - South Florida Sun Sentinel

"Replete with dry and intelligent humor, this is sure to delight." - School Library Journal

"Wonderful." - Omaha World-Herald

"Has everything great books have." - Rocky Mountain News

"A literary force with which to be reckoned: in a fantasy market full of tough girl heroines Tiffany easily stands out." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

"Funny, wise, and suspenseful . . . another wonderful fantasy." - KLIATT (starred review)

"Pratchett delivers a sidesplittingly funny adventure. This one is verra weel done indeed." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Exuberant storytelling." - ALA Booklist (starred review)

"Pratchett's unique blend of comedy and articulate insight is at its vibrant best. Full of rich humor, wisdom, and eventfulness." - The Horn Book (starred review)