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Synopsis
the beloved and bestselling grandmaster of fantasy, Sir Terry Pratchett, this is the fourth in a series of Discworld novels starring the young witch Tiffany Aching. As the witch of the Chalk, Tiffany Aching performs the distinctly unglamorous work of caring for the needy. But someone—or something—is inciting fear, generating dark thoughts and angry murmurs against witches. Tiffany must find the source of unrest and defeat the evil at its root. Aided by the tiny-but-tough Wee Free Men, Tiffany faces a dire challenge, for if she falls, the whole Chalk falls with her. . . .
Is I Shall Wear Midnight appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle grade fantasy features a young witch facing mob mentality and witch-hunting accusations. Violence is mild and age-appropriate, with no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include persecution and mob mentality.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy following a brave young witch who must save her community from fear and dark magic with the help of tiny but fierce companions.