Who Would Like This Book:
Terry Pratchett's 'The Wee Free Men' is a delightful entry point to both Discworld and fantasy for readers of all ages - but especially for kids and teens (and the young at heart). The story is packed with sharp wit, clever twists on folklore, and laugh-out-loud moments thanks to the rowdy, kilt-clad Nac Mac Feegle. At its heart is Tiffany Aching, a refreshingly practical and relatable young heroine who faces magical threats using brains, bravery, and a frying pan. If you enjoy fantasy with a strong sense of humor, a smart female lead, and imaginative world-building, this one's for you!
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers may find the Scottish-flavored dialect of the Wee Free Men a bit challenging to follow. Others have felt the story leans a little more toward younger readers, with a simpler plot and less of the complex satire found in the adult Discworld books. If dream sequences or faerie storylines aren't your cup of tea, or if you prefer fantasy without whimsical humor or child protagonists, this might not quite hit the spot.
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In "The Wee Free Men" by Terry Pratchett, readers are introduced to Tiffany Aching, a young girl with dreams of becoming a witch. When her brother is kidnapped by the evil Fairy Queen, Tiffany must embark on a daring adventure armed with only a frying pan, her common sense, and the help of the Nac Mac Feegles, a group of tiny but fierce blue men. The story is filled with magic, humor, and action as Tiffany faces off against the Fairy Queen and other dangers of the fairy world, showcasing themes of bravery, wit, and the power of storytelling.
The book is praised for its engaging plot, well-developed characters like Tiffany Aching and the Nac Mac Feegles, and the unique blend of humor and wisdom that Terry Pratchett is known for. With elements of fantasy, adventure, and coming-of-age themes, "The Wee Free Men" offers a delightful and heartwarming tale that appeals to both children and adults alike.
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From The Publisher:
Bulletin Blue Ribbon (The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books)
School Library Journal Best Book
New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age
ALA Notable Children's Book
ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults
Kirkus Reviews Editors' Choice
Horn Book Fanfare
Book Sense Pick
New York Public Library's "One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing"
The first in a series of Discworld novels starring the young witch Tiffany Aching.
A nightmarish danger threatens from the other side of reality. . . .
Armed 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.
Together they must face headless horsemen, ferocious grimhounds, terrifying dreams come true, and ultimately the sinister Queen of the Elves herself. . . .
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We started to read this to the girls figuring that a YA title would be the perfect place to introduce them to Pratchett. When I read ahead, though, I decided that the horrors of fairyland -- dreams within dreams that haunt you and you can't be sure you've awoken from -- are not for our kids who are sometimes already nervous at night. So we're now reading them Mort which, being about Death and not fairies, is far less scary. 8^) For me, though, it was very enjoyable. I finished reading it just a few days before we lost Sir Terry. I'm looking forward to reading the other two Tiffany Aching books.
What can you read after
The Wee Free Men?
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