A hat full of sky
Terry PratchettPublisher: New York : HarperCollins, c2004.
ISBN: 0060586605 ISBN13: 9780060586607 LCC: PZ7
Summary:
Tiffany Aching, a young witch-in-training, learns about magic andresponsibility as she battles a disembodied monster with the
assistance of the six-inch-high Wee Free Men and Mistress Weatherwax,
the greatest witch in the world. Annotation. The Heroine: Tiffany
Aching, incipient witch and cheese maker extraordinaire. Once saved
world from Queen of the Elves. Is about to discover that battling
evil monarchs is child's play compared to mortal combat with a Hiver
(see below). At eleven years old, is boldest heroine ever to have
confronted the Forces of Darkness while armed with a frying pan. The
Threat: A Hiver, insidious disembodied presence drawn to powerful
magic. highly dangerous, frequently lethal. Cannot be stopped with
iron or fire. Its target: Tiffany Aching (see above). The Nac Mac
Feegle: A.k.a. the Wee Free Men. Height: six inches. Color: blue.
Famed for drinking, stealing, and fighting. Will attack anything
larger than themselves. Members include: Rob Anybody, Daft Wullie,
and Awfully Wee Billy Bigchin. Allies to Tiffany Aching (see above).
The Book: Hilarious, breathtaking, spine-tingling sequel to the
acclaimed Wee Free Men. The Author: Terry Pratchett, celebrated
creator of the internationally best-selling Discworld series.
Carnegie Medalist and writer extraordinaire.
Notes:
Leaving -- Two shirts and two noses -- Single-minded lady -- PLN --Circle -- Hiver -- Matter of Brian -- Secret land -- Soul and centre
-- Late bloomer -- Arthur -- Egress -- Witch trials -- Queen of the
bees -- Hat full of sky.
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Book Details:
Language: engPhysical Description: 278 p. ; 24 cm.
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