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Zusatztext "Pratchett delivers a sidesplittingly funny adventure. This one is verra weel done indeed." Informationen zum Autor Terry Pratchett (1948–2015) is the acclaimed creator of the globally revered Discworld series. In all, he authored more than fifty bestselling books, which have sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any. Klappentext When the Spirit of Winter takes a fancy to Tiffany Aching, he wants her to stay in his gleaming, frozen world. Forever. It will take the young witch's skill and cunning, as well as help from the legendary Granny Weatherwax and the irrepressible Wee Free Men, to survive until Spring. Because if Tiffany doesn't make it to Spring— —Spring won't come. Zusammenfassung New York Times Bestseller * ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA Booklist Editors' Choice * ALA Notable Children's Book Young witch Tiffany Aching faces an icy fate when an impulsive move draws the attention of the god of Winter in this enthralling, rib-tickling Discworld adventure from fantasy grandmaster Sir Terry Pratchett. “Bewitching.” — The Washington Post “Pratchett’s unique blend of comedy and articulate insight is at its vibrant best. Full of rich humor, wisdom, and eventfulness.” — Horn Book (starred review) When the Spirit of Winter takes a fancy to Tiffany Aching, he wants her to stay in his gleaming, frozen world. Forever. It will take all her skill and cunning, as well as help from legendary witch Granny Weatherwax and the irrepressible fightin', stealin' Wee Free Men, to survive until Spring. Because if Tiffany doesn't make it to Spring, Spring won't come for anyone. The Discworld novels can be read in any order, but Wintersmith is the third book in the fabulous and funny Tiffany Aching series, which is comprised of: The Wee Free Men A Hat Full of Sky Wintersmith I Shall Wear Midnight The Shepherd’s Crown Tiffany’s mentors, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, star in the novels Equal Rites , Wyrd Sisters , Witches Abroad , Lords and Ladies , Maskerade , and Carpe Jugulum . And don’t miss Terry Pratchett’s hilarious and wise Discworld novel The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents ! ...
