First published in 2003, The Wee Free Men is the second story in the Discworld series for young readers. The Queen of the Elves has another attempt at invading the Discworld, by stealing children and infesting dreams. However 9-year-old Tiffany Aching plans to stop them and after finding out she is descended from a witch she sets out with the help of the Wee Free Men to steal her baby brother back. This book is the best sort of Terry Pratchett fantasy.
Discover master story-teller Terry Pratchett's incredible Discworld in this first book in the Tiffany Aching series . . .Tiffany Aching wants to be a witch when she grows up . . .A proper one, with a pointy hat. And flying, Tiffany has always dreamed of flying (though it's cold up there, and you have to wear really thick pants, two layers).And as the twentieth granddaughter of her Granny Aching: shepherdess extraordinaire, and protector of the land, Tiffany knows the most important thing a real witch can do is protect others with their magic. So, when the monsters of Fairyland kidnap her brother, Tiffany decides it's up to her to defend her home, even if she's only armed with a frying pan and her common sense.Luckily she has some very unusual help: the local Nac Mac Feegle - a.k.a the Wee Free Men - a clan of fierce, sheep-stealing, sword-wielding, six-inch-high blue men. Together they must face headless horsemen, ferocious grimhounds, terrifying dreams come true and ultimately the sinister Queen of the Elves herself . . .This edition includes a special introduction from Rhianna Pratchett.'If you've never read a Discworld novel, what's the matter with you?' Guardian'Quite, quite brilliant' StarburstDISCOVER THE FULL TIFFANY ACHING SERIES, THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO DISCWORLD:The Wee Free MenA Hat Full of Sky Wintersmith I Shall Wear Midnight The Shepherd's Crown
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Discover master story-teller Terry Pratchett's incredible Discworld in this first book in the Tiffany Aching series . . .Tiffany Aching wants to be a witch when she grows up . . .A proper one, with a pointy hat. And flying, Tiffany has always dreamed of flying (though it's cold up there, and you have to wear really thick pants, two layers).And as the twentieth granddaughter of her Granny Aching: shepherdess extraordinaire, and protector of the land, Tiffany knows the most important thing a real witch can do is protect others with their magic.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Wee Free Men and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Wee Free Men features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Adventure Stories
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The Wee Free Men was written by Terry Pratchett and published by Corgi Children's an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
The Wee Free Men has 336 pages
Yes it is part of A Tiffany Aching Novel series
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