Children's Circle Stories · #6

Tales of Beasts and Bugs

Terry Pratchett

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Meet the only ant to ever have left his nest in An Ant Called 4179003!

Find out how to escape a garden with plucky reptile, Hercules the Tortoise!

Witness a mass of sheep on the loose in The Sheep Rodeo Scandal!

Behold a battle against evil in the garden with Ub and the Toad!

Full of wonderfully whimsical full-colour illustrations by Mark Beech, this four-in-one collection of beastly good short stories is the perfect introduction to Pratchett for younger readers.

Originally written published in the Children’s Circle section of the Bucks Free Press when Terry was a young newspaper journalist, these short stories give us an incredible insight into the growing imagination and genius of our favourite author!

Published
2025
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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…