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The Wee Free Men: The Beginning (Discworld: Wee Free Men / Hat Full of Sky) Paperback – August 24, 2010

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Laugh-out-loud humor and thrilling action combine in this book, which features the complete text of The Wee Free Men and A Hat Full of Sky. These two books launched the unforgettable adventures of a determined young witch and her tiny but fierce blue friends.

"Exuberant and irresistible." —The Washington Post

"What's not to love about a girl who takes on vicious monsters armed with only a frying pan?" —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

When Tiffany Aching sets out to become a witch, she faces ominous foes and gains unexpected allies. As she confronts the Queen of Fairies and battles an ancient, bodiless evil, she is aided (and most ably abetted) by the six-inch-high, fightin', stealin', drinkin' Wee Free Men.

As George R. R. Martin said: "Terry was one of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest."

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576 pages
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English
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HarperCollins
Publication date

August 24, 2010
Grade level

8 - 9
Reading age

13 years and up
Dimensions

5.31 x 1.3 x 8 inches
ISBN-10

0062012177
ISBN-13

978-0062012173
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When Tiffany Aching sets out to become a witch, she faces ominous foes and gains unexpected allies. As she confronts the Queen of Fairies and battles an ancient, bodiless evil, she is aided (and most ably abetted) by the six-inch-high, fightin', stealin', drinkin' Wee Free Men!

Laugh-out-loud humor and breathtaking action combine in the books that launched the unforgettable adventures of a determined young witch and her tiny but fierce blue friends.

About the Author

Sir Terry Pratchett was the internationally bestselling author of more than thirty books, including his phenomenally successful Discworld series. His young adult novel, The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, won the Carnegie Medal, and Where's My Cow?, his Discworld book for “readers of all ages,” was a New York Times bestseller. His novels have sold more than seventy five million (give or take a few million) copies worldwide. Named an Officer of the British Empire “for services to literature,” Pratchett lived in England. He died in 2015 at the age of sixty-six.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Reprint edition (August 24, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062012177
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062012173
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 - 9
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 1.3 x 8 inches

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- #1,205 in Teen & Young Adult Wizards & Witches Fantasy
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Terry Pratchett sold his first story when he was fifteen, which earned him enough money to buy a second-hand typewriter. His first novel, a humorous fantasy entitled The Carpet People, appeared in 1971 from the publisher Colin Smythe. Terry worked for many years as a journalist and press officer, writing in his spare time and publishing a number of novels, including his first Discworld novel, The Color of Magic, in 1983. In 1987 he turned to writing full time, and has not looked back since. To date there are a total of 36 books in the Discworld series, of which four (so far) are written for children. The first of these children's books, The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, won the Carnegie Medal. A non-Discworld book, Good Omens, his 1990 collaboration with Neil Gaiman, has been a longtime bestseller, and was reissued in hardcover by William Morrow in early 2006 (it is also available as a mass market paperback (Harper Torch, 2006) and trade paperback (Harper Paperbacks, 2006). Terry's latest book, Nation, a non-Discworld standalone YA novel was published in October of 2008 and was an instant New York Times and London Times bestseller. Regarded as one of the most significant contemporary English-language satirists, Pratchett has won numerous literary awards, was named an Officer of the British Empire “for services to literature” in 1998, and has received four honorary doctorates from the Universities of Warwick, Portsmouth, Bath, and Bristol. His acclaimed novels have sold more than 55 million copies (give or take a few million) and have been translated into 36 languages. Terry Pratchett lived in England with his family, and spent too much time at his word processor. Some of Terry's accolades include: The Carnegie Medal, Locus Awards, the Mythopoetic Award, ALA Notable Books for Children, ALA Best Books for Young Adults, Book Sense 76 Pick, Prometheus Award and the British Fantasy Award.

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Sabra

This omnibus edition is an excellent and economical way to buy these novels

Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2017

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This omnibus edition is an excellent and economical way to buy these novels. Not too heavy to carry around in my purse, or too heavy/awkward to read (as I'm beginning to develop arthritis in my hands, "not painful to hold" is now an important quality in a book).

As for the books themselves, they are classic, enjoyable Discworld novels. There are brief appearances by famous characters. There is a heroine who is neither a stereotypical shrinking violet nor a stereotypical male author's attempt at a strong female character. The only off thing about her characterization is that she's almost unbelievably mature for her age, but that can be explained away by the fact that she's a witch. The Nac Mac Feegle were new to me but interesting. The slightly askew look at Earth mythology is present and as appreciated as ever. Love it, but I have yet to meet a Pratchett novel I don't adore.

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TheAmazingFred

Fun, fun and more fun!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020

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A delightful tale about an unlikely which as as she discovers hers destiny her true potential and some very colorful and occasionally helpful allies along the way. A fun adventure presented the style that can only come from Terry Pratchett

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swf

Not the Pratchett I know and love

Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2020

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Having read (and re-read) most of Pratchett's Disc World books, i was willing to push beyond those borders a bit into his young adult, or pre-young adult books. I often find those genres perfectly palatable. But, for the most part, the sophisticated(?) satire of Pratchett's adult books is absent. There is some very banal humor with the Nac Mac Feegle. I was also considering this alleged female-empowerment story as a gift for a granddaughter. Granny Weatherwax makes appearances, which does tie the book to his adult series. Perhaps a very young witch (our heroine) with no real training needs a bit of a mentor, but I would have preferred to see Tiffany Aching (our heroine) as more self sufficient. Not unendurable, but, where I keep (and re-read) most Pratchett, this will be a donation to some charity.

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John Eppstein

The first and second of Sir Terry's Tiffany Aching books in one volume

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2012

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This combines the first and second in the Tiffany Aching arc of Terry Pratchett's Diskworld novels, "The Wee Free Men" and "A Hat full of Sky" in one volume, giving you an excellent value for your reading dollar. The Aching books chronicle the progress of a young girl as she grows up to become one of the witches of Diskworld, aided and abetted by the Nac Mac Feegle (AKA the Wee Free Men)a clan of Pictsies, or wee folk of a definitely Celtic/Scottish persuasion.

Although billed as a juvenile/YA series, the Aching books can be enjoyed by Pratchett fans of any and all ages. As always the book contains liberal helping of Pratchett's trademark wit, wisdom, satire, and sharp observations of human foibles.

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kris l roth

Terry Pratchett is my favorite author and this is one of the top on ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017

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Terry Pratchett is my favorite author and this is one of the top on my list of favorites. It was written for young adults, but even those are complex, hilarious and incredibly deep. If you get the chance to meet Rob Anybody, Daft Wullie, Big Yan and Hamish, please do. They are some of the most beloved of Pratchett characters!

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Lynette Luria

Love this series!!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2014

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I bought this as a gift for my niece (who can't actually read yet) because I have read it and loved and feel that both books send a great message about being yourself and never backing down on your dreams, but in a practical way. Not in a fluffy, someone will rescue you and hand you your dreams if you are good and nice and patient. Tiffany Aching is headstrong and takes full responsibility for her choices and actions. Again, I love these books.

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Ariane

Omnibus edition the first 2 Tiffany Aching novels

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2011

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I have loved Terry Pratchett's novels since being introduced to them back in the late '90s and buy them as they come out. These are more "young adult" in complexity than his other Diskworld novels but wonderful stories nonetheless.

Other reviews go through more of the plot, but I would have loved these at age 12. A great purchase for the fantasy lover!

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A Student

I'm Bummed

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2010

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I AM BUMMED!!!

Like every other reviewer, I thought this was a NEW book. I am VERY DISAPPOINTED to find it is a re-issue/re-packaging of the first two books of a trilogy. (Where's the logic in THAT?!?)

However, if a reader hasn't read Wee Free Men or A Hat Full of Sky, the book would be okay. The stories are great, hence the two stars instead of one. Of course, said reader would then have to search out the last book of the triology (Wintersmith). Be careful though, the book looks like it was printed on recycled paper and will probably fall apart very soon. This is probably the deciding factor in why two books instead of all three.

I will try to gift it to someone.

Mega-sigh.

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Ms D R

A brilliant imaginative story chosen for a teenager with serious health ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2016

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A brilliant imaginative story chosen for a teenager with serious health problems, thankfully now on the mend. I read the book first (from the library) before purchase and it's lighthearted, very funny with an appropriate uplifting moral.

Rincewindcymru

Warning!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2010

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This is a collection of previously published books. NOT a new one. If you already own The Wee Free men & A Hat Full Of Sky you don't need this. This isn't wasn't / isn't clear in the description and led me to buy something I didn't need. Amazons return policy means it'll cost me approx £2.75 to return this because they described it poorly.
Ach, see you, pussycat, scunner that y'are!

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Mr L D Penta

super book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2013

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took 6 months to read. very good book. lightweight. good size. doesnt many have many pictures. fits in handbag easily

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Lynnsey

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2014

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Great start to a new series by Pratchett, memorable characters and a great story.

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