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Synopsis
Be careful what you wish for...Once upon a time there was a fairy godmother named Desiderata who had a good heart, a wise head, and poor planning skills—which unforunately left the Princess Emberella in the care of her other (not quite so good and wise) godmother when DEATH came for Desiderata. So now it's up to Magrat Garlick, Granny Weatherwax, and Nanny Ogg to hop on broomsticks and make for far-distant Genua to ensure the servant girl doesn't marry the Prince.But the road to Genua is bumpy, and along the way the trio of witches encounters the occasional vampire, werewolf, and falling house (well this is a fairy tale, after all). The trouble really begins once these reluctant foster-godmothers arrive in Genua and must outwit their power-hungry counterpart who'll stop at nothing to achieve a proper "happy ending"—even if it means destroying a kingdom.
Is Witches Abroad appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Comic fantasy with witty social satire and fairy tale parody. Mild comedic peril and death references (including the personification of Death) but no graphic content. Pratchett's signature humor and wordplay.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death.
Who'll love this
A hilarious quest where three witches travel to stop a fairy tale from going too perfectly according to plan.