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Synopsis
In the twenty-eighth Discworld novel the Discworld goes to war.It began as a sudden strange fancy... Polly Perks had to become a boy in a hurry. Cutting off her hair and wearing trousers was easy. Learning to fart and belch in public and walk like an ape took more time... And now she's enlisted in the army, and searching for her lost brother.But there's a war on. There's always a war on. And Polly and her fellow recruits are suddenly in the thick of it, without any training, and the enemy is hunting them.All they have on their side is the most artful sergeant in the army and a vampire with a lust for coffee. Well... They have the Secret. And as they take the war to the heart of the enemy, they have to use all the resources of... the Monstrous Regiment.
Is Monstrous Regiment appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A satirical fantasy where a girl disguises herself as a boy to join the army and search for her brother. Contains wartime violence (not graphic) and humorous subversion of military and gender tropes typical of Pratchett's Discworld series.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war, violence, and deception.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy this clever story about an unconventional squad of soldiers navigating war with humor, heart, and plenty of surprises.