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Wintersmith

Discworld (for young readers) #4 / 6
by Terry Pratchett
Wintersmith (Discworld (for young readers) #4) by Terry Pratchett
  ★ 8.68 / 29
1★2★3★4★5★36★7★128★29★1210★

Tiffany Aching put one foot wrong, made one little mistake…

And now the spirit of winter is in love with her. He gives her snowflakes and icebergs, says it with avalanches and showers her with snowflakes – which is tough when you're 13, but also just a little bit… cool.

And just because the Wintersmith wants to marry you is no excuse for neglecting the chores. So she must look after Miss Treason, who's 113 and has far too many eyes, learn the secret of Boffo, catch Horace the cheese, stop Annagramma Hawkin from becoming an embarrassment to all witches, avoid Nanny Ogg giving her a lecture on sex, stop the gods from seeing her in the bath -

‘Crivens!’

– oh yes, and be helped by the Nac Mac Feegles, whether she wants it or not.

It's unfair, but as Granny Weatherwax says, no one ever said it was going to be. And if Tiffany doesn't work it all out, there will never be another springtime…

A glorious and exuberant fantasy tale, crackling with energy and humour, Wintersmith is the third tale in a sequence about Tiffany Aching and the Wee Free Men.

Set on the Discworld.

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Category: Fantasy, Young Adult, Locus Award, Witches, Humor
Release date: September 2006

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Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett’s work was nothing short of magical, blending satire, wit, and a deep love for the absurd with stories that could make you laugh, think, and occasionally question reality. Born in 1948 in Beaconsfield, England, Pratchett's sharp humor and keen observations of human nature started early. After a series of journalistic jobs and a stint in publishing, he found his true calling as a writer of fantasy—albeit with a twist.

Pratchett’s most famous creation, the Discworld series, is a sprawling, multi-layered universe filled with quirky characters, sharp satire, and an unrelenting exploration of the complexities of society. The series—spanning over 40 novels—introduces readers to a world supported by four giant elephants standing on the back of Great A’Tuin, the giant turtle swimming through space. It’s a place where witches, wizards, and talking cats wander through settings that are both fantastical and familiar, a perfect mirror to our own world, full of politics, absurdity, and endless curiosity.

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But what makes Pratchett’s writing so special is the way he combined fantasy with social commentary. Beneath the humor, there was a deep examination of life’s most profound themes: death, belief, fate, and the choices we make. The Discworld books are populated with memorable characters like the no-nonsense witch Granny Weatherwax, the beleaguered Death himself, and the stubborn, yet endearing, Commander Vimes. Each book in the series was a new chance to explore not just the world of Discworld, but our own.

Beyond Discworld, Pratchett’s influence stretched to countless short stories, children’s books, and even collaborations, as he never shied away from experimenting with new forms. His distinct voice—equal parts comedic and philosophical—was a reflection of his own journey. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007, Pratchett’s final years were marked by his fierce determination to keep writing, even as the disease began to take its toll. His work continues to resonate with fans around the globe, and his legacy lives on not only in his books but in the way he used humor to make us confront our own world with a sharper eye and a bit more laughter.

Pratchett once said, “There’s no point in being grown-up if you can’t be childish sometimes.” And true to that sentiment, his books remain as vibrant, as fun, and as thought-provoking as ever—proof that even the most fantastical worlds can hold a mirror to our own.

Discworld (for young readers)

Discworld (for young readers) consists of six books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Main series Discworld

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents (Discworld (for young readers) #1)
  ★ 7.68 / 38
The Wee Free Men (Discworld (for young readers) #2)
  ★ 8.32 / 45
A Hat Full of Sky (Discworld (for young readers) #3)
  ★ 8.48 / 33
Wintersmith (Discworld (for young readers) #4)
  ★ 8.68 / 29
I Shall Wear Midnight (Discworld (for young readers) #5)
  ★ 8.90 / 22
The Shepherd's Crown (Discworld (for young readers) #6)
  ★ 8.84 / 13


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