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Wyrd Sisters: A Novel of Discworld

by Terry Pratchett

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Terry's Pratchett's profoundly irreverent novels are consistent number one bestsellers in England, where they have catapulted him into the highest echelons of parody next to Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen.

Meet Granny Weatherwax, the most highly regarded non-leader a coven of non-social witches could ever have. Generally, these loners don't get involved in anything, mush less royal intrigue. but then there are those times they can't help it. As Granny Weatherwax is about to discover, though, it's a lot harder to stir up trouble in the castle than some theatrical types would have you think. Even when you've got a few unexpected spells up your sleeve.

Review:

"Pratchett has now moved beyond the limits of humorous fantasy, and should be recognized as One of the More Significant Contemporary English Language Satirists." Publishers Weekly

Review:

"Truly original....Discworld is more complicated and satisfactory than OZ....Brilliant!" A. S. Byatt
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About the Author

Terry Pratchett's novels have sold more than fifty-five million (give or take a few million) copies worldwide. He lives in England.
As many of you know, beloved house author Terry Pratchett has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Terry has become active in fundraising efforts to support Alzheimer's research. Click here to read a speech Terry made to the Alzheimer's Research Trust Conference in the UK earlier this year. If you are interested in making a tax-free donation to to the Alzheimer's Association click here.
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Kirsten, August 17, 2006 (view all comments by Kirsten)
This is really great stuff! I loved all the references to Macbeth, and Granny Weatherwax is definitely a favorite. As so often happens to me with Terry Pratchett novels, I had assumed I'd read this one before, and was pleasantly surprised to discover it was new to me.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780061020667
Author:
Pratchett, Terry
Publisher:
HarperTorch
Author:
Victor, Gollancz
Author:
Gollancz, Victor
Author:
by Terry Pratchett and Victor Gollancz
Location:
New York
Subject:
Fantastic fiction
Subject:
Witchcraft
Subject:
Fantasy - General
Subject:
Fantasy fiction
Subject:
Fantasy - Series
Subject:
Discworld (Imaginary place)
Subject:
Occult fiction
Subject:
Discworld
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Fiction
Copyright:
2001
Edition Number:
Reissue ed.
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Discworld Novels
Series Volume:
06
Publication Date:
February 1, 2001
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
6.68x6.69x.79 in. .30 lbs.
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