The Shepherd's Crown: Number 41 of the Discworld Novels Series - Softcover

Pratchett, Terry

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9780552574488: The Shepherd's Crown: Number 41 of the Discworld Novels Series

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ISBN 10: 0552574481 ISBN 13: 9780552574488

Publisher: Corgi, 2016

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THE FINAL DISCWORLD NOVEL

A shivering of worlds . . .

Deep in the Chalk, something is stirring. The owls and the foxes can sense it, and Tiffany Aching feels it in her boots. An old enemy is gathering strength.

This is a time of endings and beginnings, old friends and new, a blurring of edges and a shifting of power. Now Tiffany stands between the light and the dark, the good and the bad.

As the fairy horde prepares for invasion, Tiffany must summon all the witches to stand with her. To protect the land. Her land.

There will be a reckoning . . .

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About the Author:

TERRY PRATCHETT was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. His fortieth Discworld novel, Raising Steam, was published in 2013. His books have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal, as well as being awarded a knighthood for services to literature. He died in March 2015.

Review:

"This isn't just a great Discworld book, it's extraordinary ... A magnificent sign-off." -- Kat Brown Daily Telegraph "From the shadow of dementia, a brilliant novel shines: Terry Pratchett's last book is a funny, fearless farewell ... This is a book worth reading twice in quick succession." -- Christopher Stevens Daily Mail "A joyful sign-off from a master of fantasy fiction ... High-octane literary enjoyment." -- Nicholas Tucker Independent "Terry Pratchett was never so witty, direct and generous as in this, his final Discworld novel." -- Amanda Craig Guardian "The Shepherd's Crown is a sometimes sad, often funny and eminently suitable testament to the life and career of Terry Pratchett." -- David Barnett Independent "A crowning achievement for Terry Pratchett and his Discworld ... This is a book for all ages, the tour de force of one of the English language's greatest authors, who, in the midst of encroaching darkness and facing so many terrors of his own, has contrived to astound us one last time with his craft." The Conversation "This final book stands among the very best of [Pratchett's] work ... An exceptionally crafted finale from one of the greats" School Library Journal (starred review) "Pratchett's final work is a tour de force of compassion, great wit, and gleeful storytelling." Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A worthy crown to Terry Pratchett's phenomenal artistic achievement." -- Michael Dirda Washington Post "The last Discworld offering is a poignant farewell, both to Pratchett's readership and to his extraordinary world." -- Imogen Russell Williams Metro

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