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Synopsis
A riotous, wise, and gripping junior Discworld novel from the Carnegie Medal-winning author and acknowledged master of comic fantasy.Nine-year-old Tiffany Aching thinks her Granny Aching - a wise shepherd - might have been a witch, but now Granny Aching is dead and it's up to Tiffany to work it all out when strange things begin happening: a fairy-tale monster in the stream, a headless horseman and, strangest of all, the tiny blue men in kilts, the Wee Free Men, who have come looking for the new 'hag'. These are the Nac Mac Feegles, the pictsies, who like nothing better than thievin', fightin' and drinkin'. Then Tiffany's young brother goes missing and Tiffany and the Wee Free Men must join forces to save him from the Queen of the Fairies-
Is The Wee Free Men appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A witty, empowering fantasy adventure featuring a brave young girl who confronts fairy-tale dangers with common sense and courage. Mild comic violence and references to death (grandmother), but age-appropriate and handled with Pratchett's characteristic warmth.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping and death of parent.
Who'll love this
A hilarious adventure with fierce tiny warriors, magical fairies, and a clever girl who proves you don't need magic to be a hero.