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Dragons at Crumbling Castle : And Other Tales by Terry Pratchett (2015, Hardcover)
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This never-before-published collection of fourteen funny and inventive tales by acclaimed author Sir Terry Pratchett features a memorable cast of inept wizards, sensible heroes, and unusually adventuresome tortoises. Including more than one hundred black-and-white illustrations, the appealingly designed book celebrates Pratchett’s inimitable wordplay and irreverent approach to the conventions of storytelling. These accessible and mischievous tales are an ideal introduction for young readers to this beloved author. Established fans of Pratchett’s work will savor the playful presentation of the themes and ideas that inform his best-selling novels.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100544466594
ISBN-139780544466593
eBay Product ID (ePID)201588901
Product Key Features
Book TitleDragons at Crumbling Castle : and Other Tales
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicHumorous Stories, Fantasy & Magic, General, Short Stories, Fairy Tales & Folklore / Anthologies
IllustratorYes, Beech, Mark
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorTerry Pratchett
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight16.6 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2014-024233
Reviews"Juvenilia from a genius, showing bright signs of future masterworks." --Kirkus "It's a pleasure to read Pratchett's reflections in his introduction and to see his signature warmth, wit, and intelligence light up these simple stories. Appearing throughout the book, Beech's amusing ink-and-wash drawings perfectly capture the magic of the tales reminiscnet of Quentin Blake's illustrations." --Booklist , "Feature[s] characters heroic or hiss-worthy, pranks and battles aplenty, sly twists on the familiar tropes and his trademark mix of silly humor and accurate moral commentary." --Kirkus "It's a pleasure to read Pratchett's reflections in his introduction and to see his signature warmth, wit, and intelligence light up these simple stories. Appearing throughout the book, Beech's amusing ink-and-wash drawings perfectly capture the magic of the tales reminiscnet of Quentin Blake's illustrations." --Booklist "My son and I discovered Terry Pratchett's books together, when he was about eleven years old. He'd be reading on his own and would start to laugh, and then eagerly read the passage aloud to me--and I'd do the same to him! Pratchett's books became a shared source of delight for us back then, and they still are today." --Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medal winner "Accompanied by Beech's wiry Quentin Blake-like illustrations, as well as numerous typographical flourishes, this volume will please both its intended audience and older Pratchett completists." --Publishers Weekly "Middle grade readers who enjoy Pratchett's other works or Dalh's tales are bound to enjoy this one." --School Library Journal "Highly enjoyable fare." --Bulletin, My son and I discovered Terry Pratchett's books together, when he was about eleven years old. He'd be reading on his own and would start to laugh, and then eagerly read the passage aloud to me--and I'd do the same to him! Pratchett's books became a shared source of delight for us back then, and they still are today., "Juvenilia from a genius, showing bright signs of future masterworks." --Kirkus "It's a pleasure to read Pratchett's reflections in his introduction and to see his signature warmth, wit, and intelligence light up these simple stories. Appearing throughout the book, Beech's amusing ink-and-wash drawings perfectly capture the magic of the tales reminiscnet of Quentin Blake's illustrations." --Booklist "My son and I discovered Terry Pratchett's books together, when he was about eleven years old. He'd be reading on his own and would start to laugh, and then eagerly read the passage aloud to me--and I'd do the same to him! Pratchett's books became a shared source of delight for us back then, and they still are today." --Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medal winner "Accompanied by Beech's wiry Quentin Blake-like illustrations, as well as numerous typographical flourishes, this volume will please both its intended audience and older Pratchett completists." --Publishers Weekly, Accompanied by Beech's wiry Quentin Blake-like illustrations, as well as numerous typographical flourishes, this volume will please both its intended audience and older Pratchett completists., It's a pleasure to read Pratchett's reflections in his introduction and to see his signature warmth, wit, and intelligence light up these simple stories., "Feature[s] characters heroic or hiss-worthy, pranks and battles aplenty, sly twists on the familiar tropes and [Pratchett's] trademark mix of silly humor and accurate moral commentary." -- Kirkus Reviews "It's a pleasure to read Pratchett's reflections in his introduction and to see his signature warmth, wit, and intelligence light up these simple stories." -- Booklist "Accompanied by Beech's wiry Quentin Blake-like illustrations, as well as numerous typographical flourishes, this volume will please both its intended audience and older Pratchett completists." -- Publishers Weekly "Middle grade readers who enjoy Pratchett's other works or Dahl's tales are bound to enjoy this one." -- School Library Journal "Highly enjoyable fare." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "My son and I discovered Terry Pratchett's books together, when he was about eleven years old. He'd be reading on his own and would start to laugh, and then eagerly read the passage aloud to me--and I'd do the same to him! Pratchett's books became a shared source of delight for us back then, and they still are today." -- Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author, Middle grade readers who enjoy Pratchett's other works or Dahl's tales are bound to enjoy this one., "Feature[s] characters heroic or hiss-worthy, pranks and battles aplenty, sly twists on the familiar tropes and his trademark mix of silly humor and accurate moral commentary." --Kirkus "It's a pleasure to read Pratchett's reflections in his introduction and to see his signature warmth, wit, and intelligence light up these simple stories. Appearing throughout the book, Beech's amusing ink-and-wash drawings perfectly capture the magic of the tales reminiscnet of Quentin Blake's illustrations." --Booklist "My son and I discovered Terry Pratchett's books together, when he was about eleven years old. He'd be reading on his own and would start to laugh, and then eagerly read the passage aloud to me--and I'd do the same to him! Pratchett's books became a shared source of delight for us back then, and they still are today." --Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medal winner "Accompanied by Beech's wiry Quentin Blake-like illustrations, as well as numerous typographical flourishes, this volume will please both its intended audience and older Pratchett completists." --Publishers Weekly "Middle grade readers who enjoy Pratchett's other works or Dalh's tales are bound to enjoy this one." --School Library Journal , Feature[s] characters heroic or hiss-worthy, pranks and battles aplenty, sly twists on the familiar tropes and [Pratchett's] trademark mix of silly humor and accurate moral commentary.
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromFifth Grade
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
SynopsisNew York Times best-selling author Terry Pratchett's irreverent and irresistible tales for children in a lavishly designed and extensively illustrated volume., New York Times Bestseller! This never-before-published collection of fourteen funny and inventive tales by acclaimed author Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of the beloved and bestselling Discworld fantasy series, features a memorable cast of inept wizards, sensible heroes, and unusually adventuresome tortoises. Including more than one hundred black-and-white illustrations, the appealingly designed book celebrates Pratchett's inimitable wordplay and irreverent approach to the conventions of storytelling. These accessible and mischievous tales are an ideal introduction for young readers to this beloved author. Established fans of Pratchett's work will savor the playful presentation of the themes and ideas that inform his popular novels. Read more of Sir Terry's silliest stories in The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner !, New York Times Bestseller! This never-before-published collection of fourteen funny and inventive tales by acclaimed author Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of the beloved and bestselling Discworld fantasy series, features a memorable cast of inept wizards, sensible heroes, and unusually adventuresome tortoises. Including more than one hundred black-and-white illustrations, the appealingly designed book celebrates Pratchett's inimitable wordplay and irreverent approach to the conventions of storytelling. These accessible and mischievous tales are an ideal introduction for young readers to this beloved author. Established fans of Pratchett's work will savor the playful presentation of the themes and ideas that inform his popular novels. Read more of Sir Terry's silliest stories in The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner!, This never-before-published collection of fourteen funny and inventive tales by acclaimed author Sir Terry Pratchett features a memorable cast of inept wizards, sensible heroes, and unusually adventuresome tortoises. Including more than one hundred black-and-white illustrations, the appealingly designed book celebrates Pratchett's inimitable wordplay and irreverent approach to the conventions of storytelling. These accessible and mischievous tales are an ideal introduction for young readers to this beloved author. Established fans of Pratchett's work will savor the playful presentation of the themes and ideas that inform his best-selling novels.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.P8865Dr 2015
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- Sep 14, 2021
Perfect title for this book
I haven't read the book yet as it was recommended to me by a friend. I will review it again after I read it !Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 07, 2017
pratchett, of course
the world lost a great man when Sir Terry diedVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
