Secrets of the Wee Free Men and Discworld: The Myths and Legends of Terry Pratchett's Multiverse (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780312372439)

A fascinating guide to the international bestselling Discworld series and the award-winning The Wee Free Men--soon to be a major motion picture

Before J. K. Rowling became the best-selling author in Britain, Terry Pratchett wore that hat. With over 45 million books sold, Pratchett is an international phenomenon. His brainchild is the Discworld series--novels he began as parodies of other works like Macbeth, Faust, and The Arabian Nights. The Wee Free Men, one of Pratchett's most popular novels, will be made into a movie by Spider-Man director Sam Raimi. It's the story of 9-year-old wannabe witch Tiffany Aching, who unites with the Nac Mac Feegle (6-inch-tall blue men who like to fight and love to drink) to free her brother from an evil fairy queen.

A fun, interactive guide that will explore the land of Discword, Secrets of The Wee Free Men and Discworld is filled with sidebars, mythology trivia, and includes a bio of the fascinating author Terry Pratchett, and an in-depth analysis of his work. This unofficial guide is a great resource for readers of The Wee Free Men and the other books of the Discworld series.

Author: Linda Washington, Carrie Pyykkonen
ISBN-10: 0312372434
ISBN-13: 9780312372439
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Language: English
Published: 04/15/2008
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2008 pg. 172 - Reviewed - More Editing Needed
School Library Journal 07/01/2008 pg. 116

About the Author

LINDA M. WASHINGTON, a freelance writer, has written several books for kids. She lives in Carol Stream, Illinois.

CARRIE PYYKKONEN has degrees in Early Childhood Education and Geography. She lives in Wheaton, Illinois.