{"product_id":"9780060012380","title":"The Wee Free Men","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wee Free Men\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Terry Pratchett\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first in a series of Discworld novels starring the young witch Tiffany Aching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA nightmarish danger threatens from the other side of reality. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArmed with only a frying pan and her common sense, young witch-to-be Tiffany Aching must defend her home against the monsters of Fairyland. Luckily she has some very unusual help: the local Nac Mac Feegle—aka the Wee Free Men—a clan of fierce, sheep-stealing, sword-wielding, six-inch-high blue men.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether they must face headless horsemen, ferocious grimhounds, terrifying dreams come true, and ultimately the sinister Queen of the Elves herself. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“Like Celtic mythology fused with ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.’”\u003cbr\u003e“Wonderful language, genuinely scary explorations, and a young girl whose growing up is believable and exciting.”\u003cbr\u003e“An enthralling and rewarding read.”\u003cbr\u003e“A glorious read.”\u003cbr\u003e“Just the package to appeal to those who admire not just a brave heart but a quick comeback as well.”\u003cbr\u003e“The Carnegie Medal winner’s fans will not be disappointed.”\u003cbr\u003e“The humor and the danger will appeal to Discworld fans and also readers who relish J. K. Rowling’s Harry.”\u003cbr\u003e“A lovely romp for Pratchett fans of all ages.”\u003cbr\u003e“Perfect for anyone who enjoys The Princess Bride and the works of Douglas Adams.” (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKirkus Reviews Editors’ Choice, New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age, Book Sense Pick, ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults, School Library Journal Best Book, New York Public Library's “One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing”, Horn Book Fanfare, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Bulletin Blue Ribbon (The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780060012380\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":41105524523214,"sku":"9780060012380","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780060012380","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}