The Shepherd's Crown
A Tiffany Aching Novel
Published on 7. December 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-552-57918-6 (ISBN)
Description
Enter master story-teller Terry Pratchett's incredible Discworld in this fifth book in the Tiffany Aching series and the very final Discworld novel . . .
Tiffany Aching has finally got her wish . . .
She is a witch (and a respected one, at that). Overworked and underpaid, that's for certain, but a witch nonetheless.
But 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.
And while Tiffany might be a fully-fledged witch now, she's going to need help. So as the fairy horde prepares for invasion, Tiffany turns to the witches to stand with her. To protect the land. Her land.
This is a time of endings and beginnings, old friends and new, a blurring of edges and a shifting of power.
There will be a reckoning . . .
'If you've never read a Discworld novel, what's the matter with you?' Guardian
'This isn't just a great Discworld book, it's extraordinary . . . A magnificent sign-off.' Daily Telegraph
'Brilliant . . . This is a book worth reading twice in quick succession' Daily Mail
DISCOVER THE FULL TIFFANY ACHING SERIES, THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO DISCWORLD:
The Wee Free Men
A Hat Full of Sky
Wintersmith
I Shall Wear Midnight
The Shepherd's Crown
Tiffany Aching has finally got her wish . . .
She is a witch (and a respected one, at that). Overworked and underpaid, that's for certain, but a witch nonetheless.
But 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.
And while Tiffany might be a fully-fledged witch now, she's going to need help. So as the fairy horde prepares for invasion, Tiffany turns to the witches to stand with her. To protect the land. Her land.
This is a time of endings and beginnings, old friends and new, a blurring of edges and a shifting of power.
There will be a reckoning . . .
'If you've never read a Discworld novel, what's the matter with you?' Guardian
'This isn't just a great Discworld book, it's extraordinary . . . A magnificent sign-off.' Daily Telegraph
'Brilliant . . . This is a book worth reading twice in quick succession' Daily Mail
DISCOVER THE FULL TIFFANY ACHING SERIES, THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO DISCWORLD:
The Wee Free Men
A Hat Full of Sky
Wintersmith
I Shall Wear Midnight
The Shepherd's Crown
Reviews / Votes
This isn't just a great Discworld book, it's extraordinary . . . A magnificent sign-off.-Daily TelegraphFrom 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.-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
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
238 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-552-57918-6 (9780552579186)
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Terry Pratchett (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. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any.
www.terrypratchettbooks.com
Paul Kidby (Illustrator)
Paul Kidby is best known for being the 'artist of choice' for Sir Terry Pratchett. Paul started working with Terry in 1993 and has designed the Discworld book jackets since 2002 following the death of artist Josh Kirby. He has illustrated many Discworld publications including The Art of Discworld, best-selling The Last Hero and the Terry Pratchett's Discworld Imaginarium. In 2019 he illustrated Good Omens written by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.
Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any.
www.terrypratchettbooks.com
Paul Kidby (Illustrator)
Paul Kidby is best known for being the 'artist of choice' for Sir Terry Pratchett. Paul started working with Terry in 1993 and has designed the Discworld book jackets since 2002 following the death of artist Josh Kirby. He has illustrated many Discworld publications including The Art of Discworld, best-selling The Last Hero and the Terry Pratchett's Discworld Imaginarium. In 2019 he illustrated Good Omens written by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.